Christmas Week Storm In Gloucester Township: Here's The Forecast

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Severe weather is expected to hit Gloucester Township on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, packing 30- to 60-mph winds that could cause power outages.

The National Weather Service has now issued a hazardous weather outlook, saying heavy rain and strong 60-mph winds could cause problems on local roads and highways and power outages.

Here is what to expect from the storm that's expected to impact the region between 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve and 12 noon on Christmas:

• A strong storm system will impact New Jersey late Thursday through Friday morning with several weather impacts expected.
• Expect heavy rain and warm temperatures leading to rapid snowmelt and areas of flooding, especially northwest of the suburban corridor
• Expect strong winds leading to power outages and tree damage
• Expect isolated showers and storms accompanied by gusts stronger than 60 mph leading to wind damage, especially south and east of I-95

Here are the wind estimates:

Here is the forecast:

Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 45. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Christmas Day
Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 3pm, then gradually ending. High near 51. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.