Severe thunderstorm watch issued in N.J. because of increased threat of strong storms on Saturday

Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches have been issued for parts of Massachusetts and New Jersey, including Gloucester County. New Jersey is experiencing its second consecutive day under a severe thunderstorm watch due to the increased threat of strong storms and damaging winds. These weather events are coinciding with intense summer heat and scattered thunderstorms across the region, prompting authorities to post live updates as strong storms continue to lash the affected areas throughout the weekend.