flash flooding, Thunderstorms and Eastern United States
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Tuesday saw lots of thunderstorm activity pounding the northern and western Upper Peninsula. Today, the chance for storms will be concentrated largely in the Lower Peninsula, with a couple rounds of scattered thunderstorms set to arrive.
Another round of thunderstorms could soak New Jersey with a quick 1 to 2 inches of rainfall on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A flood watch is in effect into July 15 for more than a dozen counties as saturated ground gets drenched again.
An updated report was issued from the NWS Blacksburg VA on Tuesday at 8:21 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Stokes and Rockingham counties.
New Jersey is expected to miss the heaviest rainfall in the latest round of thunderstorms on Tuesday, but more flash flooding is possible.
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A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:36 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Henry County.
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:12 a.m. EDT on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 a.m. EDT for Houghton and Baraga counties.
Torrential downpours have caused extensive flooding in New Jersey on Monday night. A state of emergency has been declared.