Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 storm early Monday and is expected to weaken as it races north across the United States, bringing the potential for heavy rain and flooding to New Jersey starting on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

While the forecast track for Beryl's remnants remains well west of New Jersey toward the Great Lakes, the potent storm could still unleash downpours and thunderstorms on the Garden State after three days of dangerous heat to start the week. The weather service's New Jersey office stated that "the big story with this period is the approach of Beryl, primarily Wednesday into Thursday, resulting in an increase in thunderstorm chances."

A heat advisory has been issued for all New Jersey counties, except Cape May, with heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees through much of the state. The advisory starts at 8 a.m. for most counties, and at 10 a.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties. It will continue until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The weather service emphasized that "dangerously hot and humid conditions" are expected, and the threat for excessive heat may continue into Wednesday.

As Beryl weakens and reaches New Jersey, there is a 70% chance of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and flash flooding on Wednesday and Thursday. Northwestern counties are more likely to experience the heaviest rain, with the highest risk along and north of the Interstate 78 corridor.

Additionally, the possibility of more thunderstorms persists on Friday and Saturday due to a separate front expected to stall near New Jersey. The location where the front stalls remains uncertain, but it could lead to "training storms capable of heavy downpours." High temperatures on Friday and Saturday are predicted to be in the upper 80s.

The weather service warns that the primary hazards during this period are heavy rain and flash flooding. More storms are possible on Sunday, although they are expected to be less widespread and isolated.

Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall on the Texas coast near Matagorda, caused a dangerous storm surge and strong winds. Although it weakened after leaving a path of destruction through parts of Mexico and the Caribbean, it strengthened again late Sunday. Beryl's rapid intensification and unprecedented early formation highlight the record warmth of the Atlantic and Caribbean waters, indicating potential storm activity for the rest of the hurricane season.

The storm's impact on New Jersey will predominantly be in the form of heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding. Residents are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take necessary precautions.

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