Severe thunderstorms threaten Northeast with damaging winds and hail.

The National Weather Service has warned of scattered thunderstorms in parts of New Jersey, with the northern and central regions more likely to be affected. The storms may contain damaging winds and small hail, with a marginal risk of severe weather north of Interstate 195. The day will start off dry and sunny with highs in the mid-70s, but showers could move in later in the morning. Rain should clear by 8 p.m., leading to a dry, cloudy night with lows in the 50s. Dry, sunny conditions will return on Thursday, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday.