Nasty Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect In NJ (UPDATE)

NEW JERSEY – A nasty storm is expected to impact New Jersey on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds – some as strong as 30 mph – to the region throughout the day. The storm is among the remnants of Tropical Storm Olga, the National Weather Service says, and forecast alerts are in effect.

The National Weather Service also issued a hazardous weather outlook for nearly the entire state, saying rain on Sunday may become heavy at times, resulting in localized flooding of roadways (see forecast below).

A coastal flood advisory is in effect in Central and South Jersey until 5 p.m. Sunday.

The storm prediction was severe enough that the Point Pleasant Boro Halloween Parade was canceled. Read more: Point Pleasant Boro Halloween Parade Canceled

The flooding may be locally enhanced where fallen leaves block storm drains, according to the NWS.

The NWS forecast says rain and possibly a thunderstorm will happen before 4 p.m., and then rain is likely between 4 and 5 p.m.

Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent, the NWS says.

Here is the forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 p.m., then rain likely between 4 and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 71. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
• Sunday night: A chance of showers, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.