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Flood watch in NJ as high heat, humidity looms. When will rain start? How hot is it today?

Flood watch in NJ as high heat, humidity looms. When will rain start? How hot is it today?

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for many New Jersey counties with heavy rains expected to drench the state later today, July 14 in the first of several rounds of storms this week as high heat and humidity make a comeback.
The risk of torrential rains and severe storms are possible every day this week, NWS forecasters say, with the heat index, or how it feels outside, soaring into the 100s by later this week. Here's what you need to know about the high heat and rain risks in the Garden State.
A flash flood watch is in effect for many New Jersey counties until 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15.
North Jersey: Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Warren, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Union
Central and South Jersey: Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, portions of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem
Showers and thunderstorms are capable of producing locally heavy rainfall Monday afternoon, July 14, overnight through Tuesday morning, July 15. More storms and rain are forecasted through most of the week.
Rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour due to slow-moving thunderstorms
Localized rainfall amounts could reach 3 to 5 inches, with flooding in urbanized and poor drainage areas, small streams and creeks
Areas at the greatest risk for numerous flash floods include the western areas of NJ, from lower Sussex County down to Salem County.
Some isolated severe storms may cause damaging winds
Showers and thunderstorms are possible every day this week, with a marginal risk for flash flooding and severe storms, according to NOAA. On Tuesday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 15, widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected again, mainly in South Jersey, with the possibility of more flash flooding. Flood watches will again be possible, NWS forecasters said.
More showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, July 16 — 50-70% possibility in inland areas — with tropical downpours again a threat in the region. The "active stormy pattern" is expected to continue through Friday, July 18, NWS forecasters said.
New Jersey will experience above average heat and humidity this week, particularly Wednesday, July 16 through Friday, July 18, according to NWS forecasters. Heat index values, or how it feels outside, are expected to reach into the mid-90s to 105 degrees in some areas. Temperatures are expected to return closer to average on Saturday, July 19.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Flood watch issued in NJ, heat, humidity to rise; how hot will it get?
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