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New Jersey<\/strong> is in for a volatile start to the week<\/strong>, as two rounds of strong thunderstorms<\/strong> and heavy rainfall<\/strong> are set to move through the Garden State<\/strong> just before Independence Day<\/strong>. According to the National Weather Service<\/strong>, the pattern begins on Monday afternoon<\/strong> and continues into Tuesday night<\/strong>, bringing the potential for damaging winds<\/strong>, intense downpours<\/strong>, hail<\/strong>, and localized flash flooding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Monday<\/strong> will be partly sunny<\/strong>, with temperatures peaking near 89\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong>. A few scattered thunderstorms<\/strong> may develop after 3 p.m.<\/strong>, although the chance of rain stays relatively low at 20%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday night<\/strong>, storms become more likely<\/strong>, especially after 2 a.m.<\/strong>, when the first round of heavier precipitation<\/strong> is expected. Lows dip to around 73\u00b0F (23\u00b0C)<\/strong> with humid air<\/strong> and light southwest winds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> brings the main threat<\/strong> of severe weather<\/strong>. A high near 87\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong> combined with a very moist atmosphere<\/strong> will fuel frequent thunderstorms<\/strong>, especially in the afternoon and evening<\/strong>. Winds will pick up from the southwest<\/strong> at 10 to 15 mph<\/strong>, and there\u2019s a 90% chance of precipitation<\/strong>. Wind gusts up to 60 mph<\/strong>, small hail<\/strong>, and heavy rain<\/strong> could accompany storms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday night<\/strong>, thunderstorms linger before gradually weakening after midnight<\/strong>. Expect a low of 70\u00b0F (21\u00b0C)<\/strong> under mostly cloudy skies<\/strong>, with an 80% chance of rain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By Wednesday<\/strong>, drier and cooler air<\/strong> arrives, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 85\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Nighttime temperatures fall to 67\u00b0F (19\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong> could bring a brief return of rain<\/strong>, especially in northern areas<\/strong>, but skies will stay mostly sunny with highs near 85\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Any lingering showers should move out before sunset<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Independence Day<\/strong> on Friday<\/strong> looks sunny and cooler<\/strong>, with a high near 80\u00b0F (27\u00b0C)<\/strong> and low humidity<\/strong>\u2014perfect for holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n Monday afternoon<\/strong> brings a 50% chance of scattered showers and storms<\/strong>, with humid air<\/strong> and a high of 88\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Winds remain light but turn southerly<\/strong> as the day progresses.<\/p>\n Monday night<\/strong>, storms may return after 8 p.m.<\/strong>, with moderate cloud cover<\/strong> and a low of 73\u00b0F (23\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> will be stormy<\/strong>, with a high near 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong> and a strong risk of thunderstorms<\/strong> in the afternoon and evening. Southwest winds increase to 15 mph<\/strong>, and the 80% chance of rain<\/strong> includes the possibility of gusty winds<\/strong> and heavy rainfall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Tuesday night<\/strong> will be stormy early<\/strong>, then transitioning to cloudy skies<\/strong> with scattered showers. Expect a low of 71\u00b0F (22\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By Wednesday<\/strong>, conditions start to improve. There\u2019s a slight chance of morning showers<\/strong>, but the rest of the day should be partly sunny<\/strong>, with a high near 86\u00b0F (30\u00b0C)<\/strong> and a light west wind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong> will be sunny and warm<\/strong>, with a high near 88\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Overnight skies remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to 65\u00b0F (18\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s holiday forecast<\/strong> remains ideal<\/strong>, with sunshine and a comfortable high of 82\u00b0F (28\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n South Jersey<\/strong> starts the week under a heat advisory<\/strong> for Burlington<\/strong>, Mercer<\/strong>, Camden<\/strong>, and Gloucester<\/strong> counties, in effect until 8 p.m. Monday<\/strong>, as heat index values<\/strong> approach 99\u00b0F (37\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Monday<\/strong> brings a 60% chance of afternoon storms<\/strong>, particularly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.<\/strong>, with a high near 90\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong> and increasing humidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Monday night<\/strong>, isolated storms are possible toward early morning<\/strong>, with mostly cloudy skies<\/strong> and a low around 75\u00b0F (24\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> will be very warm and stormy<\/strong>, with a high of 91\u00b0F (33\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Thunderstorms are likely from early afternoon through evening<\/strong>, and rainfall could total up to three-quarters of an inch<\/strong> in heavier downpours.<\/p>\n Tuesday night<\/strong>, showers and storms remain active into the early morning hours<\/strong>, with a low near 71\u00b0F (22\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Rain chances remain at 80%<\/strong>, and winds shift westward<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By Wednesday<\/strong>, skies begin to clear. There\u2019s a 30% chance of rain before 2 p.m.<\/strong>, but overall, the day should trend drier<\/strong> with a high of 87\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong> turns sunny and warm<\/strong>, with a high around 88\u00b0F (31\u00b0C)<\/strong> and a low near 66\u00b0F (19\u00b0C)<\/strong> under clear skies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s Independence Day forecast<\/strong> stays favorable<\/strong>, with bright sunshine<\/strong> and a high close to 84\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>, accompanied by moderate humidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Jersey is in for a volatile start to the week, as two rounds of strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are set to move through the Garden State just before Independence Day. According to the National Weather Service, the pattern begins on Monday afternoon and continues into Tuesday night, bringing the potential for damaging winds, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/h3>\n
North Jersey weather outlook: Monday through Thursday<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Central Jersey forecast: Heat, storms, and relief<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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South Jersey weather: Heat advisory, then multiple storms<\/strong><\/h3>\n