The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will move into the area Monday, bringing areas of heavy rain, said the National Weather Service.
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A flood watch has been issued for Somerset County on Monday as remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will move into the area, according to the National Weather Service(NWS).
The flood watch is in effect from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. Monday.
"The remnants of Chantal will move into the Mid-Atlantic this morning, bringing areas of heavy rain. The tropical airmass will bring generally 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across the urban corridor but will have the potential to bring isolated amounts up to 5 inches, leading to flash flooding," according to the NWS. "The showers and thunderstorms will generally come to an end by 7 to 8 p.m. this evening, with any residual flooding from showers today coming to an end during the overnight hours."
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through Wednesday, as well as hot and very humid conditions, according to US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly.
Here is a look at the upcoming rainy forecast for the week:
Monday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.