This story originally appeared on 6abc .

New Jersey officials have declared a state of emergency on Thursday, ahead of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding threats in the region.

This, as the Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Washington, D.C., is bracing for dangerous flooding.

The state of emergency will be in effect across all 21 counties as of 2 p.m. on Thursday, according to acting Gov. Tahesha Way. This means all state offices will close early to allow for resources to be deployed throughout the state for the duration of the storm.

A flood watch has also been issued across much of the Philadelphia region, which will be in effect from 2 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. on Friday.

“Please plan ahead and stay off the roads if possible,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy posted

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