š§ļøā ļø FLOOD WATCH EXPANDED AS SEVERE STORM THREAT GROWS
Forecasters have expanded a flood watch across northwestern New Jersey as severe thunderstorms threaten the region today. Residents should prepare for damaging wind gusts and heavy rain that could cause dangerous flash flooding through tonight.
NEW JERSEY ā A Flood Watch for this afternoon into tonight has been expanded to include additional northwestern portions of the region as scattered thunderstorms are expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall.
Forecasters warn that locally intense rainfall could overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flash flooding, particularly in areas that receive repeated or slow-moving thunderstorms. š§ļøš§
Meanwhile, the Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms has been expanded farther southeast. The primary severe weather concern this afternoon and evening is damaging wind gusts, although conditions could change as storms develop. āļøšØ
Residents are urged to remain weather aware throughout the afternoon and evening and have multiple ways to receive emergency weather warnings. If a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area, avoid flooded roadways and never attempt to drive through moving water. šš
Stay safe and monitor the latest weather information throughout the day.
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