First Alert Weather: Strong Storms and Flash Flood Risk on Thursday

Tonight's Storm Concerns

• ⚠️ Isolated severe cells are possible tonight, primarily south of New York City, with a flood watch in effect until 2 a.m.
• ⚡ While much of the area north of NYC will be better off, some very isolated cells could still occur in the Hudson Valley.

Tomorrow's Weather Outlook

• 🌧️ Thursday is also a First Alert Day due to the potential for more unsettled weather, including rain and possible strong cells.
• 🎯 The storm threat is expected to be concentrated south of New York City, potentially bringing heavy rain to areas like Monmouth and Ocean County.

Storm Threats and Impacts

• 💨 The primary concerns for storms are heavy rain and strong winds.
• 🌪️ While less likely, there is a low-end chance for hail and tornadoes.
• 🌊 The risk of flash flooding increases further south, with a higher chance in and around the Philadelphia area, and a moderate chance (2 out of 4) in Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and southern areas.

Rainfall Estimates

• 💧 Rainfall amounts are variable, with some areas like New Egypt potentially seeing 3.5 inches, while New York City might receive around 2/10 of an inch.

Weekend Forecast

• ☀️ Friday and Saturday are expected to be pleasant with temperatures around 85°F, though Saturday has a slight chance of pop-up showers.
• ☁️ Sunday is forecast to be warmer at 86°F with a higher chance of rain.