Today in New Jersey, expect showers and thunderstorms mainly before 10 AM, with areas of fog clearing by 9 AM. The weather will gradually clear up, becoming mostly sunny by the afternoon with a high near 86 degrees. Winds will be from the west at 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new precipitation amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts may occur in thunderstorms.
Tonight, the skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 59 degrees and a light west wind around 5 mph.
For Thursday, the forecast includes a chance of showers before 2 PM, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 PM and 5 PM, followed by more showers after 5 PM. The temperature will reach a high near 73 degrees. Winds will shift from north to south at 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts could occur in thunderstorms.
Additionally, a coastal flood advisory is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM Thursday. Areas affected include Ocean, Atlantic, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties. Up to half a foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
This may cause flooding on vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways, leading to some road closures. Another round of minor coastal flooding is forecast for Thursday night. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and avoid driving through flooded areas.
