Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, leaving the state under 1 to 3 inches of water, were expected Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.
The southern part of the state will get some rain but not as much as central and northern areas, meteorologists say.
The following counties were issued a flash flood warning:
- Bergen
- Burlington
- Essex
- Hunterdon
- Mercer
- Middlesex
- Monmouth
- Ocean
- Somerset
- Union
- Warren
- Sussex
Isolated tornados are possible.
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