Tri-State Area Storms Cause Flooding and Damage

Storm Activity and Impacts

• ⛈️ Storms moved through the Tri-State Area on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, causing damage and localized flooding.
• 🌳 In Somerset County, a tree was split, crashing down in front of a house in Franklin Township, New Jersey, narrowly missing parked cars.
• ⚠️ Numerous roads in Long Branch and Eatontown were closed due to torrential rain, with cars stranded in floodwaters.

Weather Forecast and Concerns

• ⚡ The First Alert Weather Day remains in effect until 10 p.m. due to the possibility of strong thunderstorms.
• 💧 The biggest concern moving through the evening hours is the likelihood of heavy rain leading to localized flooding.
• 💨 Gusty winds and hail are possible, and the storms have been accompanied by significant lightning.

Radar and Future Storms

• 🛰️ A flash flood warning is in effect for Monmouth County until 10:30 p.m.
• 🌊 Stronger storm action is rolling in off the Atlantic, heading for the east end of Long Island, with areas like Brook Haven, Riverhead, and East Hampton expected to see significant activity.
• 🌦️ Showers are expected to linger through the overnight and into Sunday morning, with continued rainfall for Monmouth and Ocean counties.