Temperatures will run almost 20 degrees above normal for late May this weekend, as New Jersey’s weather turns sweaty, sticky, and steamy. Possibly stormy too.
This is a challenging forecast. Because every time I turn to look at model guidance, something changes
dramatically from the day before. I think we’re getting a clearer look at the upcoming weekend, as several weak storm systems pass through New Jersey. (Key word: weak.)
Given the shaky confidence, let me summarize the weather forecast with three simple statements:
1.) The only day your outdoor plans are in serious jeopardy is Saturday, with a few waves of showers and thunderstorms expected.
2.) The only day with below-normal temperatures looks to be Monday.
3.) Humidity returns for Saturday and Sunday only.
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Wednesday NJ weather: Sunny, warm, and dry. Wow.
I really want to call this a summerlike day. But there’s one big thing missing. Humidity.
I really want to call it a beach day. But the ocean is still pretty cool here in May, with water temperatures around 60.
Finally, we could really use some rain right about now, given our high fire danger and spiraling drought concerns. Yes, our weather will turn more unsettled this weekend, with several waves of showers in the forecast. But it won’t be the thorough soaking we really need.
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NJ weather this week: From warm to practically hot, mainly dry
Do you like warm temperatures
and low humidity? Then you’re going to love this week’s forecast, with 80s (at least) on the way.
We do have to keep fire danger and spiralling drought conditions in mind, as we look ahead to mainly dry, warming weather. Our next chance of soaking rain probably won’t show up until next weekend, at the earliest.
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Monday
Temperatures will be very similar to Sunday, with a brighter sky and lower rain chances.
We’re kicking off the new workweek with temperatures in the 40s. On the edge of “jacket weather,” especially since thermometers will shoot up quickly around 8-9 a.m. We’ll top out in the lower to mid 70s Monday afternoon, as early sunshine leads to clouds building later. That’s very close to normal for mid-May.