The Baltimore area is under a flood watch, as thunderstorms and damaging winds are possible Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour could trigger localized flash flooding in parts of New Jersey on Monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Essex County for Monday afternoon. Nearly 3 inches of rain may fall later Monday, the NWS says. The flood watch extends from 2 p.m.