Home / Weather / NJ Braces for Weekend Chill, Then Mid-Week Storms
NJ Braces for Weekend Chill, Then Mid-Week Storms
29 Aug
Summary
- New Jersey expects cool, dry Saturday before warmer, humid conditions return Sunday.
- Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents at Jersey Shore beaches.
- Heavy rain and gusty winds possible mid-week with potential severe weather.
New Jersey is set for a pleasant, cool, and dry Saturday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Patchy fog may develop Saturday night as overnight lows dip into the mid-50s to low 60s.
Beginning Sunday, warmer and more humid conditions will return, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s to low 90s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly along and northwest of the I-95 corridor. While severe storms are unlikely on Sunday, gusty winds and brief heavy downpours could occur.
The stormy pattern is expected to continue into early next week, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday and Wednesday are highlighted by the National Weather Service as primary concerns for heavy rainfall and potential severe weather. The Weather Prediction Center has indicated a marginal risk of excessive rainfall for Monday and Tuesday.
Further into the week, Wednesday has been flagged for a chance of severe weather, an unusual forecast issued so far in advance. Uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing, location, and intensity of these thunderstorms. A cold front is anticipated to move through on Thursday, potentially bringing more storms before conditions improve.
