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December 10, 2024
A "bomb cyclone" is on its way to New Jersey
The most recent forecast predicts that a fast intensifying "bomb cyclone" will make landfall in New Jersey in the middle of the week, bringing with it several inches of rain, some thunder, strong winds, and the potential for tornadoes.
According to
National Weather Service forecasters, the storm is expected to come in Tuesday night and bring extensive rain to the whole state of New Jersey for the most of Wednesday.
Forecasters with
AccuWeather warn that heavy rains might make commuting hazardous. Travel delays are likely to occur.
New Jersey is forecast to receive between 2 and 4 inches of rain. According to AccuWeather, Wednesday might see "locally severe" thunderstorms in the coastal Northeast and a few tornadoes in some areas of the mid-Atlantic.
According to AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, "some rain will act like a giant firehose and organize into an intense north-to-south, west-to-east crawling squall with gusty winds."
Because of the continued drought, there is little chance of rivers flooding, but heavy rains could cause ponding on the roadways and poor visibility.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of Monmouth and Burlington counties, as well as for all of Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, warning of winds of up to 50 mph along the shore. In the northeastern part of the state, another runs until 10 p.m.
"Locally severe thunderstorms can occur on Wednesday in the coastal Northeast with the possibility of a few tornadoes in part of the mid-Atlantic," added Rayno.
The worst of this storm is predicted to hit the shore.
Holiday decorations and trash cans or recycling bins should be tied down, according to coastal residents. Periodic power outages can also be caused by winds.
By nightfall, the rain will end as a cold front approaches, bringing with it many days of chilly weather.
