New severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY – Meteorologists issued more severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey Monday afternoon, with storms capable of delivering damaging winds, large hail, flooding and lightning arriving.

The latest warnings issued are in place for Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties until 5 p.m

“Large hail, damaging winds and persistent cloud-to-ground lightning occur with these storms,” the National Weather Service said.

Burlington, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset and Sussex counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30 p.m. Monday.

“Heavy rain” is occurring with this storm, the forecaster said in its updates for the four northernmost provinces on that list. The National Weather Service added that damage to trees and vehicles is possible with wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour.

Earlier in the afternoon, tornado warnings were issued for Warren, Hunterdon and Somerset counties. The NWS has not yet said whether it is investigating reports of wind damage in these areas.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties, according to the National Weather Service.

The main event is expected to move from west to east starting at 2 p.m., with severe thunderstorms and flooding possible after 4 p.m., the weather service said.

The potential for damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph will be the greatest threat to people and property across the state, but residents should also be aware of flash flooding and isolated hail up to Ping pong ball The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly said as the storm moved in late Monday afternoon.

“Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with localized amounts of 3 to 5 inches appears possible with recurring storms,” the weather service said Monday morning.

A hazardous weather forecast is also in effect for all 21 New Jersey counties due to potential flooding through Monday night. While south of I-95 is at “increased” risk for several severe, persistent storms, the northern area is set to see possible scattered, short-lived or non-widespread storms.

The storm producing this severe weather will take several days to move across the Northeast, AccuWeather added. Wet weather with scattered storms is expected to continue in the state until at least midweek, when the daily threat of thunderstorms drops to about 50 percent from Thursday to Sunday.

“Although extensive flooding is not expected every day across the Northeast, wet conditions will favor heavy rain,” AccuWeather said. “Heavy rainfall may cause puddles on roads and reduced visibility, both of which will certainly slow motorists in the area.”

Below are the latest statewide weather forecasts through Thursday:

North Jersey

Monday afternoon: Possibility of rain and thunderstorms. Some storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high around 83. Southeast winds around 11 mph. The probability of rain is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the exception of higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday night: Rain and thunderstorms before midnight, then rain and thunderstorms possible between midnight and 3 a.m., then rain and thunderstorms possible after 3 a.m. Some storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 67. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. The probability of rain is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch are possible.

Tuesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then a chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 7 to 10 mph. The probability of rain is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, especially before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Low around 67. South wind 6 to 8 mph. The probability of rain is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a chance of rain between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. The probability of rain is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the exception of higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. The weather is often cloudy, with a low around 65 degrees. The probability of rain is 40 percent.

Thursday: There is a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Thursday night: 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

South Jersey

Monday afternoon: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, especially after three in the afternoon. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph. The probability of rain is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The probability of rain is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the exception of higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: A chance of rain, with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some storms can produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high around 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The probability of rain is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the exception of higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. The probability of rain is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of rain between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high around 81 degrees. West winds 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The probability of rain is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of light showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61 degrees. The probability of rain is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday nightPartly cloudy, with a low around 61.