​Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across New Jersey Tuesday afternoon, bringing the threat of flash flooding, damaging wind gusts and dangerous rip currents, according to the latest forecast. (Shutterstock)

A Tornado Warning has been issued in parts of New Jersey as severe storms slam the state.

The warning is valid until 7:15 p.m. in northern Ocean, northeastern Burlington and southwestern Monmouth counties. Residents are urged to find shelter immediately.

“Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely,” the National Weather Service said.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all of New Jersey through 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Hail up to a half-inch size, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and frequent lightning are all possible as the storms slam the state, forecasters said.

The National Weather Service has also issued a Flood Watch in all of the Garden State’s 21 counties from 2 p.m. to midnight. Torrential downpours of up to 2 inches per hour may cause flooding along rivers, creeks and streams, as well as in urban areas or areas with poor drainage.

AccuWeather forecasters predict winds of up to 60 mph along with flash flooding.

There is also a moderate to high risk of dangerous rip currents forming at the Jersey Shore.

Timing is from Tuesday afternoon until 8 or 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Rain will start northwest and will then move southeast through the urban corridor late this afternoon before ultimately pushing offshore late this evening.

Tuesday will also be an uncomfortably hot day. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of the state except Sussex and Warren counties from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Temperatures could feel like 100 to 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

More of the same is in store for Wednesday, though it will not be as hot, and the risk for severe weather will decrease, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Through the rest of the week, we’re likely to see more thunderstorms, forecasters say. While these days won’t be complete washouts, according to the National Weather Service, we will see periods of storms Friday through next Monday.

Here’s the latest forecast:

North Jersey

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 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 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday: A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Central Jersey

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm 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. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 2 a.m. and 5 a.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 half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then showers likely between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

South Jersey

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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 becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

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