AccuWeather Forecast: Severe Storms, Flooding, and Hail in NYC Area

Severe Storms and Warnings

• ⚠️ Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Monmouth and Duchess Counties, with additional storms north and south of New York City.
• ⚡ Monmouth County is experiencing tremendous lightning, with potential for flooding from Brick to Howell to Lakewood, including 60 mph gusts and nickel-sized hail.
• ⛈️ A severe thunderstorm warning for Duchess County will last until 5:45 PM, impacting areas like Fishkill and Poughkeepsie with gusty winds and heavy downpours.

Tornado Threat and Regional Impact

• 🌪️ A tornado warning is active south of Allentown, indicating tornadic rotation in cells moving towards eastern Pennsylvania.
• 📍 Areas like Hunterdon, Mercer, and Somerset Counties in New Jersey should monitor these cells closely, as heavy downpours and gusty winds are expected within the next hour.
• 🏙️ The heaviest storms are anticipated over northern and central New Jersey, with the city potentially being brushed by the activity, and the main show over Ocean County in the 8:00 PM hour before moving offshore.

Upcoming Weather Outlook

• 🌦️ An AccuWeather alert will continue into the evening hours, with lingering showers expected tomorrow morning.
• 💨 The weather will clear and become drier with lower humidity on Thursday afternoon, offering a good forecast for the holiday.
• 📈 Another storm is expected on Thursday afternoon, with heat building towards Sunday, but generally low humidity until then.