Fierce Winds, Hail and Torrential Rain Expected to Slam New Jersey

Thursday is predicted to see an increase in the storm threat, with more widespread thunderstorms carrying heavy hail and strong gusts. According to forecasters, any thunderstorms that form in the afternoon or evening on Thursday and again on Friday may be fueled in part by the extreme heat and humidity.

Consequently, the New Jersey region will be more vulnerable to severe thunderstorms during those two days. The area will probably be under a thunderstorm watch if Thursday's forecast is accurate.

A watch just alerts people to the possibility of powerful thunderstorms with hail and wind gusts of 60 mph or more, which might bring down trees, power lines, and inflict structural damage.

Forecasters predict that the storm threat will probably increase on Thursday and Friday as the temperature and humidity are predicted to rise.

On those two days, thunderstorms are predicted to be more common, and some of the storm cells may intensify with large hail, hazardous lightning, and brief, severe downpours.

Forecasters warned earlier today that flash flooding might happen in regions that are frequently impacted by storm cells and that isolated tornadoes could develop on Thursday and Friday.

However, the most recent predictions from the Storm Prediction Center and the National Weather Service indicate that there is no longer a chance of a tornado.

High humidity will cause regular air temperatures to rise into the low to mid-90s. Check the latest weather forecast.