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Parts of New Jersey are getting an abrupt awakening with severe thunderstorms, hail and wind, prompting the National Weather Service to issue severe thunderstorm warnings in the southern half of the s...
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Now, the region is expecting more rain and the possibility of severe weather going into the weekend, and forecasters warn of rising river levels as the downpours rapidly turns to runoff.
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The NWS continues to warn that the storms will produce flooding in areas that have never been known to flood.
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The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful protection, experts say.
Watches typically cover extensive areas, sometimes spanning multiple counties or states, and can remain in effect for several hours. During a watch, it's advisable to stay vigilant, monitor weather updates, and be prepared to seek shelter if conditions deteriorate.
Somerset County to receive some rain, while significant rainfall is forecast for those in the Midwest and Ohio Valley regions this weekend.
Rain chances continue into Friday and Saturday morning. While not every day will be a washout, the likelihood of heavier rain will go up by the end of the week. Rain totals could range from 2 to 5 inches in some locations once this is all said and done.
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On Thursday at 1 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 7 a.m. for Mercer County.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of our area and includes Bexar County. This watch will be in place until 5:00AM.Storms are
Storms are already moving through Oklahoma early Friday morning as parts of the state are under a severe thunderstorm watch.
At 3:42 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 7 a.m. for Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties.
The regional weather centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a thunderstorm warning around noon