šØ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR 16 NEW JERSEY COUNTIES āļø

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for sixteen New Jersey counties until 9:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that could cause localized flooding across most of the state.
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 556, effective until 9:00 PM EDT this evening.
The watch covers 16 New Jersey counties, including:
š Central NJ: Mercer, Monmouth š Northern NJ: Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren š Southern NJ: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem
ā ļø Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Conditions can change quickly, so residents should remain weather-aware and be prepared to seek shelter if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning is issued for their location.
š©ļø Stay weather aware, New Jersey!