New Jersey declared it will enter a State of Emergency Thursday afternoon ahead of possible floods and severe thunderstorms which are expected to impact the area. Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 2 p.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of New Jersey and the surrounding region for July 31 to Aug. 1.

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a New Jersey state of emergency as severe thunderstorms threaten flash flooding, wind damage and heavy rain.