Flash flood watch is in effect from 2 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday 
A flash flood watch is in effect from 2 p.m.until 5 a.m. Tuesday for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset and Middlesex counties. In Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties, the the flash flood watch starts at 2 p.m and expires at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
It’ll be humid across the state but the heat will be most pronounced in Gloucester, northwestern Burlington and Camden counties, which will be under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Temps of about 90 degrees will feel as hot as 102, according to the weather service.
The best chance of strong storms is north of Interstate 195 with the weather service noting in its morning forecast discussion that the heaviest rain could fall overnight.
In most of the state, highs will be in the mid to upper 80s on Monday and Tuesday before falling into the 70s at night.
Hot, humid weather sticks around on Tuesday and Wednesday with additional threats of heavy rain and thunderstorms, though they don’t figure to be nearly as severe.
Instructions:
Secure outdoor furniture, trash cans, & lawn ornaments. Avoid known areas prone to flooding.
Address/Location
Hudson County Office of Emergency Management
830 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-369-5200
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Watch