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August 16, 2024
Severe Thunderstorms and Dangerous Rip Currents Threaten Jersey Shore
According to the National Weather Service, a sharp change from this week’s pleasant weather is on tap as a storm system moves in from the west and Hurricane Ernesto off the coast to the east prompts poor conditions at the shore.
Friday will be warm and dry, but risks of showers and thunderstorms will increase heading into Saturday.
In addition, analysts anticipate it will be humid. Particularly in the afternoon and evening, there may be occasional severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas. However, it is not predicted to be a washout for the entire weekend.
The National Weather Service stated that "the coastal areas may remain dry during much of Saturday," but despite Hurricane Ernesto's eastward course, our region will still see dangerous rip currents and rough surf.
"Small streams and urban areas where it manages to pour for a couple of hours can still experience flash flooding," senior meteorologist Dan Pydynowski of AccuWeather stated. "But that sort of condition would tend to be highly localized."
The National Weather Service has marginally elevated the potential of flash flooding for Sunday.
