After New Jersey tornado watch, thunderstorm threat continues Saturday
The potential for severe weather remains in the Tri-State Area on Saturday, after a tornado watch was issued for parts of New Jersey yesterday.
The National Weather Service issued the tornado watch for Monmouth and Ocean counties from Friday afternoon through 12 a.m. Saturday.
If you're heading to the beach today, there's a high risk of rip currents at south facing beaches in Suffolk County.
Tracking more thunderstorms Saturday
The leftover flood watches and warnings expired at 11 a.m. Saturday, but showers lingered throughout the morning.
After a lull, another round of showers and thunderstorms moves into the region late this afternoon and early evening, as a cold front approaches.
Unlike the overnight period, widespread heavy rains are not expected, and the severe threat will be diminished. Most of the activity looks to stay to the south of New York City, specifically in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. As for severe storms, the risk is only marginal and will be confined to central and southern New Jersey.
A few breaks of sun will help highs reach the low 70s Saturday. It will also be on the breezy side, with gusts up to 30 mph at times.
Skies will clear out in the wake of the cold front and temperatures plus humidity levels will drop accordingly. A cool night is expected tonight, with widespread low temperatures in the 40s across the suburbs.
Sunday, the breeze will continue as highs only reach the upper 60s. A mix of sun and clouds could yield a spotty afternoon shower, mainly north and west of the city.
Looking ahead, much warmer temperatures, reaching into the 80s, and perhaps 90s are likely by next week.
Maps show storm, flood risks
As of Saturday morning, some areas have received well over three inches of rain, with reports of flooding along the Neshanic River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Aside from the severe storm threat, heavy rain was the second highest concern as we went through the night. Coming in waves, the rain was torrential at times. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches, and even higher in some spots, meant the possibility of localized and flash flooding.
Areas to the north and west of the city had the highest chance of flooding.
Live radar around Tri-State Area
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