NJ Weather: Widespread Rain and Heavy Downpours Expected
Isaias Remnants Could Bring Heavy Rain to NJ: Here is What You Need to Know
October 7, 2026NJ Weather: Widespread Rain and Heavy Downpours Expected
According to Accuweather, the remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring heavy rain to New Jersey on Sunday after the powerful storm makes landfall along the Gulf Coast late Friday or early Sunday.
NJ Weather: Heavy Rain Expected Sunday as Isaias Remnants Move In
New Jersey is expected to remain dry through Saturday before the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the region, bringing widespread rain and periods of heavy downpours from Sunday into early Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters are predicting rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches across much of the state, with some locations potentially receiving more than 2 inches.
A cold front will move offshore Thursday evening, followed by high pressure and mostly clear skies overnight.
Temperatures will fall into the 40s across most of New Jersey Thursday night, while coastal areas will remain slightly milder with lows in the low 50s.
Friday will bring mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid-70s, which is near normal for early October. A few high, thin clouds could develop over southern New Jersey late in the day, but conditions should remain dry.
Saturday is also expected to stay dry, although clouds will gradually increase throughout the day. Highs should be similar to Friday, with easterly winds making it feel a little cooler along the coast.
The main weather concern for next week is the remnants of Hurricane Isaias. The system is forecast to reach the northern Gulf Coast Friday night before moving northeast toward New Jersey by Sunday.
Rain is expected to spread into the state Sunday and continue through Sunday night, with periods of heavier rainfall possible.
The Weather Prediction Center has placed most of New Jersey under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall Sunday, meaning a few isolated flooding issues could develop.
Forecast models still differ by several hours on the exact timing, but there is broad agreement that the system will impact the region.
Along the Jersey Shore, south to southeast winds could increase to 20 to 30 mph Sunday night.
Conditions should begin improving Monday as the rain gradually tapers off during the morning.
A few isolated showers could linger into Tuesday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the latest forecasts in the coming days as forecasters gain a clearer picture of the storm system’s track and timing.
