Forecasters warned Thursday of possible afternoon and overnight storms capable of producing strong winds and flash flooding.
Bucks and Hunterdon Counties are under a Flood Watch from 2 p.m. Thursday through 6 a.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service’s regional office expects widespread showers and thunderstorms from Thursday afternoon into the overnight hours.
The region is in the moderate risk category for storms, according to the National Weather Service’s regional forecast office.
“Storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour at times,” forecasters said. “Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are generally expected, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches possible.”
Areas with poor drainage, creeks and streams, and those that typically flood face the highest risk.
Damaging winds that could cause power outages are also expected.
City of Lambertville Lt. Robert Brown, who serves as the city’s emergency management coordinator, advised residents to keep alert as the storms roll through.
Solebury Township police warned residents to use “extreme caution” on the roads during storms.
The National Weather Service cautioned drivers never to drive through flooded areas, noting that most flood-related deaths occur when people are in their vehicles.
Below is the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
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