N.J. Weather: Severe thunderstorms could hit the state with more floods and high winds

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The threat of severe thunderstorms and strong winds are looming in Wednesday's weather forecast, as parts of the state were inundated by torrential storms Tuesday that dried up and assessed the damage.

Although there is no surveillance or warning against floods from Wednesday morning, forecasters claim that thunderstorms are going on in the afternoon and evening.

Showers could include strong winds and lead to additional flooding and potential blackouts in areas with poor drainage, as a cold front approaches the west, according to the National Weather Service. The western half of the state is the most exposed to thunderstorms.

A dense and dense fog beginning Wednesday could hamper driver travel in central and northern Jersey. Motorists must be cautious, says the meteorological service.

Most of New Jersey should expect a quarter of an inch to a half-inch of rain from Wednesday's brisk and heavy storms. There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Jersey Shore beaches during a hot Wednesday.

The heights of this afternoon will rise in the 80s. At 6:40 am, temperatures are mainly in the low 70s with parts of North Jersey in the top 60.

Most of the floods that occurred Tuesday fell. A notable exception at 6:45 am is along Highway 35 in Neptune, where all lanes are closed near Sylvania Avenue, according to 511nj.org, the website of the state's transportation department.

Also the Millstone River in Franklin's Griggstown section in Somerset County during the flood phase. At 6 o'clock in the morning, the river was 9.7 feet – the flood level is 10 feet.