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Thunderstorms Possible For Parts Of NJ Thursday: See Where
The afternoon storms could come as early as noon, with some of the storms set to produce fierce winds. Here's the latest.
NEW JERSEY - After a foggy, cool morning, temperatures are slated to rise in the Garden State, bringing with it the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms in some areas.
The afternoon storms could come as early as noon, with some of the storms set to produce gusty winds, the National Weather Service said. The highest chance of thunderstorms will be at the northwestern corner of the state by Wantage, where thunderstorm-force wind, lightning, hail and even a tornado are possible.
“There is a 20 to 40 percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening,” the National Weather Service Mount Holly station said Thursday. “As we have seen often in this recent pattern, storms should be isolated, so not everyone will see rain today. Gusty winds will be possible with the storms today.”
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As of Thursday morning, Sussex County is under a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service.
“Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible,” the agency wrote.
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While only some areas are poised to see thunderstorms, the entire state will heat up to temperatures in the lower 80s to lower 90s, according to AccuWeather.
Temperatures are expected to cool to around 72 degrees Thursday night, with Friday’s temperatures to hover around the low-90s. A chance of thunderstorms is also expected in Friday afternoon after 2 p.m., AccuWeather said.
Here’s the latest forecast, per the National Weather Service:
Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
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