Major Shift In NJ Weather As Severe Storms Return

After a stretch of dry, low-humidity weather, a cold front is bringing a significant storm threat to the area Thursday, with the National Weather Service issuing a Level 2 flash flood warning from noon to 9 p.m. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 or more inches per hour are possible, and forecasters warn that some roads could become impassable during the evening commute. The stormy pattern sticks around into the weekend, with more rounds of showers expected Friday night and Saturday.