A tornado watch is in effect for Morris County until 7 pm today, Friday, May 20, 2022.
Severe thunderstorms, with large hail and damaging winds, also are possible, mainly between 5 pm and 9 pm, according to the National Weather Service.
“Depending on how quickly these storms can organize and how much farther we can warm up will determine the extent and magnitude of 45 – 60 mph gusts late this afternoon,” the Morris County Office of Emergency Management said in a statement.
“While there is a risk for a tornado or hail in the greater area, the main threat for these should hold just off to our south and west where temps are likely to warm up faster.
“The threat for severe weather continues through 8 PM, however the bulk of the concern favors the first few hours of the window. Regardless, the activity tapers down near sunset,” the county office advised.
Extreme weather also is anticipated this weekend. A heat advisory has been issued for Saturday, May 21: The mercury could hit 96 degrees. Humidity could drive the heat index to 100. The weather service advises:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
The heat continues on Sunday, May 22, with a predicted high of 93 degrees and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm.
