NJ Weather Alert: Get Ready for Thunderstorms and Wind Gusts Up to 60 mph

NJ Weather Alert: Get Ready for Thunderstorms and Wind Gusts Up to 60 mph

Severe thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and maybe record-breaking heat are predicted as spring appears to have finally arrived in New Jersey this week.

The Garden State is expected to experience thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening, with North Jersey being the target of the most severe weather, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a "slight risk" of severe weather in some sections of North Jersey as of Tuesday morning, while there is a marginal risk in other regions of North and Central Jersey. Forecasters predict some moderate thunderstorms or none at all for South Jersey.

The National Weather Service declared that "the threat for showers and thunderstorms has increased for this afternoon and evening, mainly for areas along and north/west of the I-95 and I-195 corridor." "Damaging wind gusts could be produced by a few strong to severe thunderstorms."

The highest likelihood of severe weather is expected between 2 and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, according to officials, while isolated storms may potentially persist until 9 p.m.

On Tuesday, wind gusts in some areas of the state might exceed 60 mph, according to weather experts.

Forecasters predict one of the warmest weeks in April in New Jersey, which coincides with the storms and winds.

Forecasters predict that the average April temperature in New Jersey will be in the mid-60s. Temperatures might rise as much as 15 to 30 degrees above usual, according to the NHS. Check the latest forecast.