WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: Some crazy weather today... how 'bout Friday?

This is a still image from a video I took earlier Thursday when a Severe Thunderstorm went over my house. I'd advise you to not do this at home, but due to the fact that I already did that since I'm probably crazy, I'll just say "Do this at your own risk" and "Don't be stupid like me".

As for Friday, it should be basically the same as Thursday, just with a lesser chance of a thunderstorm as the Low slowly but surly moves off shore.  Once it does move off shore, some nicer weather will be staying around for a bit, and it may even get summer-like in the near future!

WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West Atlantic County

A Severe Thunderstorm WARNING is in effect for Western Atlantic County until 8:30pm.  The cell has the potential to produce hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain.  Move indoors immediately.  If you can hear thunder, you can be struck by lightning.

WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

A Severe Thunderstorm WARNING has been issued for both Southern and Northern New Jersey.

South:  NWS Doppler Radar has detected a thunderstorm cell that can produce quarter-sized hail near Sicklerville (14mi SE of Camden).  The projected track takes the cell North to
PINE HILL AND PINE VALLEY BY 435 PM EDT...
CLEMENTON AND BLACKWOOD BY 440 PM EDT...
LINDENWOLD AND LAUREL SPRINGS BY 445 PM EDT...
GIBBSBORO...STRATFORD AND HI-NELLA BY 450 PM EDT...
VOORHEES BY 455 PM EDT...

IN ADDITION TO LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS...CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. 

Special Statement: The severe thunderstorm cell is now moving NE into Berlin and Cheslihurst, going out of the warning box.

North:  NWS Doppler Radar has detected a thunderstorm cell that can produce quarter-sized hail near Northern Hunterdon County.  The projected track takes the cells NNW to
BLOOMSBURY AROUND 455 PM EDT...
6 MILES WEST OF GLEN GARDNER AROUND 500 PM EDT...
HAMPTON AND 6 MILES EAST OF ALPHA AROUND 505 PM EDT...
HAMPTON AROUND 510 PM EDT...
PLEASANT VALLEY...BRASS CASTLE...HARMONY AND 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF WASHINGTON AROUND 515 PM EDT...

THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH..PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DAMAGING WINDS...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...AND DEADLY CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS. 

[Update] A Flash Flood WARNING has been issued by the NWS for Northwest Hunterdon County and Western Warren County in northwest New Jersey until 10:45pm tonight.

Current Watches & Warnings Map from the NWS 

WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: A nice week forecasted after storms today and tomorrow

Forecast for New Brunswick/Rutgers

There's a good chance for a thunderstorm in NJ today, especially due to the fact that some sun is peaking through the clouds in some areas.  Although it is a nice break from the dreary weather we've been having, the sun could also cause some repercussions as it warms the ground.  As the ground warms, the moisture that fell the last few days will begin to evaporate, causing the humidity to rise.  In addition, as the ground warms, the air warms with it, causing parcels of warm air to rise.  If the atmosphere is unstable enough (warm air near the surface and much colder air aloft with no significant inversions) the parcels of now humid air could condense, forming a cloud.  If conditions are right, vertical development of the cloud (continual rising and condensing of the air parcel) could occur, leading to a thunderstorm. 

As for tomorrow, pretty much the same deal with regards to thunderstorms.  

For the rest of the week, some leftover showers could possibly affect Saturday, but no significant rainfall amounts are expected.  Sunday seems to be the best day of the week with a High of around 75.  As for Monday and Tuesday though, some clouds will be moving in with warmer temperatures.  Looking at the GFS Model myself, it seems that there is a slight chance for some rain for those days as a Low Pressure System will be grazing us from the North.  Although the forecast calls for no rain as of now, I wouldn't completely rule out rain for Monday and Tuesday.

WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: Flooding & Thunderstorms Today - Friday

More severe weather is headed our way for the next few days.  A Flash Flood WARNING has been issued by the National Weather Service for Northern New Jersey and a Severe Thunderstorm WATCH issued for Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties in South Jersey.  For tonight and into tomorrow, the stalled-out Low Pressure System will be inching its way closer to our area.  Although most large areas of rain will begin to subside by then, scattered thunderstorms and rain bands will be the main threat from tonight into Friday.

In other news, a confirmed EF-0 Tornado touched down in Northern Philadelphia earlier today.  No significant damage has been reported.

To stay alert on all Watches, Warnings and Advisories, go to the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov

WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: Flood Watch for Entire State

A FLOOD WATCH is currently in effect for the entire state from now until late Wednesday Night.  The risk of flooding is due to a stalled front over our area that will be dumping copious amounts of rain around the New Jersey region until Wednesday Night. It is expected that this system will deliver around 2-4 inches of rain to the area with higher amounts in areas hit by thunderstorms.  For the most up-to-date conditions including regional radar images, weather maps, and severe weather outlooks, check out the WeatherCoats Weather Center.

NWS Experimental Watches and Warnings Map

WeatherCoats | NJ Weather: Some Thunderstorms for Tuesday

The Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service is forecasting for a Slight Chance (approx. 15%) of severe weather in the Mid Atlantic Region for Tuesday, April 3rd.  The SPC says that damaging winds and hail from these storms are the main concern, but a couple of tornadoes can't be ruled out. 

For the New Jersey area, the SPC is forecasting for some thunderstorms to roll through the state during the late afternoon to evening hours.  There is also approximately a 5% chance for severe weather in the New Jersey region, so please stay alert.  

Thunderstorms, whether severe or not, are still dangerous and potentially destructive.  If you can hear thunder, you can be struck by lightning.  Seek shelter immediately if a thunderstorm is imminent.