Although the New Jersey weather forecast does not call for rain this weekend, your outdoor plans could be impacted by multiple thunderstorms and heavy downpours in the late afternoon and evening on both Saturday and Sunday.
“This weekend will be unsettled as showers and some thunderstorms increase at times, particularly each afternoon and evening,” the National Weather Service said.
Additionally, those venturing onto the Jersey Shore beaches face a high risk of dangerous rip currents and rough surf as Hurricane Ernesto passes well offshore.
The forecast for Friday calls for dry, sunny weather with temperatures around 80 degrees in most parts of the state, with some places reaching 90 degrees. The weather service said there is a slight chance of scattered showers overnight.
Thunderstorms with some heavy rain are forecast for New Jersey on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Hurricane Ernesto will also bring dangerous rip currents and rough surf to the beaches of the Jersey Shore.National Weather Service and Canva
Thunderstorms and showers are most likely Saturday afternoon and evening, with up to 2 inches of rain possible. The heaviest rain could fall north and west of the I-95 corridor, the weather service said.
Further showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday afternoon. In some places, another 5 cm of rain is possible, the weather service said.
Thunderstorms with some heavy rain are forecast for New Jersey on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Hurricane Ernesto will also bring dangerous rip currents and rough surf to the beaches of the Jersey Shore.AccuWeather.com and National Weather Service
“The risk of flash flooding has increased slightly for Sunday afternoon and evening, from about the urban
“I-95 corridor to the north and west,” the weather service said.
The weather service said there was a low risk of flooding (1 on a scale of 1 to 4).
“Flash flooding may still occur in small streams and urban areas where it rains for a few hours,” said Dan Pydynowski, AccuWeather’s senior meteorologist, “but such conditions will generally remain localized.”
Showers and thunderstorms will persist until Monday, before the skies finally clear on Tuesday and significantly cooler weather is in sight.
Maximum temperatures of over 21 degrees are expected from Tuesday to Thursday.
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