The effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia, now categorized as a tropical depression will linger across New Jersey until Monday afternoon.
Rain and thunderstorms are set to dominate the weather pattern over the weekend and into early next week, according to the latest forecasts.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday, affecting low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways in specific New Jersey counties.
The advisory applies to Cape May, Atlantic, southeastern Burlington, and Ocean counties in New Jersey. The advisory warns of up to one foot of inundation above ground level in affected areas.
Impacts include widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities as well as along inland tidal waterways. Many roads are likely to become impassable as a result.
Additional rounds of minor tidal flooding are possible as the new week begins.
On Sunday, rain is expected before 9 a.m., transitioning to showers and a possible thunderstorm after 9 a.m. The high temperature will hover near 69 degrees, with east winds at around 15 mph and gusts reaching as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%, and new rainfall amounts could range between 1 and 2 inches.
By Sunday night, showers will continue before 9 p.m. and are likely to persist, possibly including a thunderstorm between 9 p.m. and midnight. Showers are also expected after midnight. Temperatures will drop to a low of around 57 degrees. Winds will shift to the northeast, blowing at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 80%, with new rainfall amounts anticipated to be between a quarter and half of an inch.
The rain will likely continue into Monday, mainly before 9 a.m., with cloudy skies and a high temperature near 67 degrees. Northeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Conditions will ease slightly by Monday night. There is a 40% chance of showers, mainly before 9 p.m., and skies will remain mostly cloudy. Temperatures will dip to a low around 54 degrees, and northeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts are forecast to be less than a tenth of an inch.