Flash Flood Watch Issued For Princeton Wednesday

PRINCETON, NJ — A flash flood watch has been issued for Princeton on Wednesday by the National Weather Service.

The watch is in effect from 2 through 10 p.m. on Aug. 7 as showers and strong thunderstorms develop in the area.

Heavy rain is expected with 1 to 2 inches falling and 3 to 4 inches possible locally. The heavy rain in short bursts could cause flash flooding as a result, according to the NWS.

Flooding risks are highest in urbanized and low-lying areas with small creeks and streams expected to rise rapidly as well.

Along with flooding risks some storms could produce damaging wind gusts of up to 70-mph that could lead to power outages.

Here is a look at this week's forecast:

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 87. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

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