TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued thunderstorm warnings for the Jersey Shore on Saturday night, cautioning residents and visitors about potential hazardous weather conditions. The warnings specifically pertain to coastal portions of Ocean County.
According to the Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service’s Mount Holly office, several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and poor drainage areas as well as near vulnerable small creeks and streams.
The weather warning also indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after midnight.
Residents and visitors are advised to remain cautious as some of these storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
The chance of precipitation during the thunderstorm activity is estimated to be around 50%, with new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except for the possibility of higher amounts in thunderstorms.
As Sunday progresses, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms continues, particularly after 5 pm. Similar to Saturday night, these storms have the potential to bring gusty winds and heavy rain. The sky will remain mostly cloudy throughout the day, with a high temperature near 83 degrees.
The south wind is forecasted to blow at speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation on Sunday is 70%, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
By Sunday night, the showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist, mainly before 8 pm. Patchy fog is likely after 11 pm. The sky will gradually become mostly clear with a low temperature around 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
The south wind will be relatively calm, blowing at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation during this time is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except for the possibility of higher amounts in thunderstorms.