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Weather outlook across New Jersey as July 4 approaches<\/strong><\/p>\n New Jersey<\/strong> is bracing for two rounds of strong thunderstorms<\/strong> and heavy rain<\/strong> in the lead-up to Independence Day<\/strong>, with temperatures climbing<\/strong> and humidity on the rise<\/strong> across much of the state. The National Weather Service<\/strong> is forecasting stormy conditions<\/strong> to strike during the afternoons and evenings<\/strong> of both Monday<\/strong> and Tuesday<\/strong>, with the risk of severe weather peaking on Tuesday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Powerful wind gusts up to 60 mph<\/strong>, torrential downpours<\/strong>, localized flash flooding<\/strong>, and even hail<\/strong> are possible, especially on Tuesday afternoon and evening<\/strong>, as a cold front pushes through the region<\/strong>. After this unsettled pattern, drier and more comfortable weather<\/strong> is expected by Wednesday<\/strong>, but spotty showers<\/strong> may return to North Jersey<\/strong> on Thursday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A heat advisory<\/strong> is in effect through 8 p.m. Monday<\/strong> for parts of northwestern Burlington<\/strong>, Mercer<\/strong>, Camden<\/strong>, and Gloucester Counties<\/strong>, where the heat index could reach 99\u00b0F (37\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Monday<\/strong> starts off warm and partly sunny<\/strong>, with a high near 89\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Scattered storms<\/strong> could pop up after 3 p.m.<\/strong>, though the chance is low at just 20%<\/strong>. By Monday night<\/strong>, however, the chance of storms increases significantly, with showers and thunder<\/strong> possible after 2 a.m.<\/strong> into early Tuesday morning<\/strong>, and a low near 73\u00b0F (23\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> brings a high likelihood of severe thunderstorms<\/strong>\u201490% chance of rain<\/strong>, with heavier downpours<\/strong> and frequent lightning<\/strong> expected during the afternoon and evening hours<\/strong>. Temperatures will climb to around 87\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong> with southwest winds up to 15 mph<\/strong>. Storms could linger into the early hours of Wednesday<\/strong>, which will otherwise turn mostly sunny<\/strong> with a high of 85\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong> looks mostly sunny again, though a chance of thunderstorms<\/strong> remains for the afternoon<\/strong>, especially in northern counties<\/strong>. Expect a high around 85\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>. The Fourth of July<\/strong> is projected to be sunny and mild<\/strong>, with a pleasant 80\u00b0F (27\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Central counties<\/strong> begin the week hot and unstable<\/strong>, with a high of 88\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong> on Monday<\/strong> and increasing humidity<\/strong>. Showers and thunderstorms<\/strong> could begin after 2 p.m.<\/strong>, with a 50% chance of rain<\/strong>. The threat increases overnight<\/strong>, especially after 8 p.m.<\/strong>, with a low near 73\u00b0F (23\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> will be stormy and very warm<\/strong>, with temperatures nearing 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Thunderstorms<\/strong>, some strong<\/strong>, are expected mainly after 2 p.m.<\/strong>, bringing the chance of localized flooding<\/strong> and gusty winds<\/strong>. Tuesday night<\/strong> remains active, with showers and possible thunder<\/strong> until early Wednesday morning<\/strong>, with rain totals<\/strong> possibly reaching half an inch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By Wednesday<\/strong>, the skies clear somewhat, and temperatures dip slightly<\/strong> to around 86\u00b0F (30\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Some early morning showers<\/strong> may persist, but the day becomes partly sunny<\/strong>. Thursday<\/strong> brings sunshine and warmth<\/strong> with a high near 88\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong>, and the Fourth of July<\/strong> continues that trend with clear skies and temperatures around 82\u00b0F (28\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n South Jersey<\/strong> will see the most intense heat<\/strong> on Monday<\/strong>, with temperatures topping out at 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong> under partly sunny skies<\/strong>. Expect showers and thunderstorms<\/strong> throughout the day, especially during the afternoon hours<\/strong>, when heavier downpours<\/strong> are more likely. Rain risk is 60%<\/strong>, and the heat index<\/strong> will be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n The storm threat escalates on Tuesday<\/strong>, with a high of 91\u00b0F (33\u00b0C)<\/strong> and southwest winds<\/strong> increasing. Expect severe weather potential<\/strong> throughout the afternoon and evening<\/strong>, including thunderstorms with heavy rainfall<\/strong>, possibly up to three-quarters of an inch<\/strong>. Tuesday night<\/strong> remains stormy with rain continuing until early Wednesday morning<\/strong> and a low of 71\u00b0F (22\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/strong> sees a gradual return to sunshine<\/strong>, though isolated storms<\/strong> may linger until early afternoon<\/strong>, with highs near 87\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Thursday<\/strong> and Independence Day<\/strong> are expected to be sunny and warm<\/strong>, with Thursday\u2019s high around 88\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong> and July 4th peaking near 84\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong> under clear skies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n All regions of New Jersey<\/strong> should remain alert to quickly changing conditions<\/strong>, especially during late afternoon hours<\/strong> on Monday and Tuesday<\/strong>, when instability and moisture<\/strong> will be at their highest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Weather outlook across New Jersey as July 4 approaches New Jersey is bracing for two rounds of strong thunderstorms and heavy rain in the lead-up to Independence Day, with temperatures climbing and humidity on the rise across much of the state. The National Weather Service is forecasting stormy conditions to strike during the afternoons and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h2>\n
North Jersey forecast: Wet start, calmer by midweek<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Central Jersey forecast: Rising heat, stormy skies<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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South Jersey forecast: Hot air, multiple storm threats<\/strong><\/h2>\n