New Jersey – The current heat wave in New Jersey is expected to break, bringing rain and thunderstorms through Saturday, according to weather reports.
Thursday: Residents can expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 90°F. Southwest winds will blow around 10 mph. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 AM. The evening will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 72°F. Winds will calm down to 5 mph after midnight. Rainfall amounts are predicted to be less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: The day will start with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by showers and potentially a thunderstorm after 8 AM. Patchy fog is expected before 8 AM. The high temperature will be near 85°F with south winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm will continue, with patchy fog developing overnight. Temperatures will drop to around 71°F with south winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 80%, with expected rainfall between a quarter and half an inch.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely before 2 PM, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 87°F and southwest winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch.
Saturday Night: There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 PM. Patchy fog is expected, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 71°F. Rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts in thunderstorms.