The remnants of Hurricane Debby are expected to unleash severe weather conditions in the area, including heavy rain, strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters warn that the main threat of rain will occur on Friday, with the county expected to get 1 to 2 inches of rainfall and potentially higher amounts in localized areas.
The storm will also bring winds ranging from 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
A Flood Watch, Tornado Watch, Coastal Flood Advisory, and Wind Advisory have all been issued for Friday as the system impacts the area.
In addition to the heavy rains and winds, there is a risk of spotty coastal flooding along the Delaware River from Trenton to Bristol Township.
Officials urged residents to avoid driving through flooded roads or moving past barriers signaling road closures. According to the National Weather Service, more than half of all flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
The latest bout of bad weather follows a week of heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Debby hit Florida earlier this week and brought heavy rain and strong winds up the coast.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
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