Soaking Rain and Powerful Wind Gusts Possible With Incoming Storms in NJ

Soaking Rain and Powerful Wind Gusts Possible With Incoming Storms in NJ

Residents should prepare for unsettled weather as storms moving through the area could bring periods of heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

The week is expected to begin with damp and unsettled weather as a storm system approaches the region on Monday. Clouds will build during the morning hours, with showers becoming more numerous through the afternoon.

Thunderstorms are forecast to develop as well, with the most persistent and heaviest rainfall expected later in the day and into Monday evening.

Some storms may bring brief heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and reduced visibility. Rainfall amounts could range from around one-half inch to more than an inch in isolated areas before the system moves out.

Weather conditions are expected to improve quickly by Tuesday as the storm system departs. Sunshine returns during the middle of the week, with temperatures steadily warming into the mid- to upper-80s ahead of a more summer-like pattern heading into the weekend.

UPCOMING FORECAST:

Monday: Rain showers are expected to develop throughout the day and become more widespread by the afternoon, with thunderstorms likely. Some storms may bring heavy downpours and gusty winds. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.

Tuesday: A few leftover showers may linger early in the morning before skies gradually clear and sunshine returns. High temperatures will climb into the lower 80s.

Wednesday: Expect plenty of sunshine and warm conditions, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-80s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny skies continue with seasonably warm temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s.

Friday: Intervals of sun and clouds are expected, along with the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs remain in the mid- to upper 80s.

Saturday: Mostly sunny weather is forecast, although a few scattered showers cannot be ruled out. Temperatures stay in the mid- to upper 80s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm conditions wrap up the weekend, with highs once again reaching the mid- to upper 80s.

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