Coastal Flood Advisory, Heavy Rain, Wintry NJ Weather In Forecast

NEW JERSEY – A storm is expected "clip" New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, causing the potential for flooding, rain and even some snow in parts of the Garden State.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory in seven New Jersey counties since a storm with "hurricane-force" winds is located off the coast and could impact the tides.

Much of the state should expect rain after 12 noon, and some snow could arrive after 7 p.m. in North Jersey, thought it's not supposed to stick. It could cause some driving hazards, however.

Here are the alerted areas:

In Middlesex County, minor road flooding is possible in Woodbridge Township, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge Township and South Amboy, the National Weather Service says.

In Monmouth County, minor roadway flooding is possible at coastal locations and some towns, such as Manasquan, have issued alerts. Read more: 'Significant' Flooding In Manasquan Expected (UPDATE)

Minor roadway flooding is possible on the barrier islands and along the back bays in Ocean County, and in tidal areas in southeastern Burlington County, the NWS says.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding, the NWS says. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters.

As for the snow, the situation is a bit different when compared to last weekend's snow squalls in that the air moving in is not nearly as cold, according to AccuWeather.

Here is the forecast:

• Friday: Rain, mainly after 11 a.m. High near 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a 10th and quarter of an inch possible.
• Friday night: Rain, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Low around 35. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.
• Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.