Rain Brings Hopeful Relief to Dry New Jersey

Late Wednesday, rain will roll in from the west and linger into Thursday night.
The National Weather Service projects showers of 0.25–0.75 inches, with the possibility of stronger bursts.

Forecast Highlights

• Tuesday Night – Clear skies, light southeast winds that fade by morning.
• Wednesday – Starts dry with temperatures similar to Tuesday’s; clouds gather and rain begins over western New Jersey.
• Thursday Night – Showers intensify, then taper off from west to east by early Thursday morning.
• Thursday – Rain ends quickly; gusty northwest winds up to 25 mph.
• Friday – Dry again, with west‑northwest gusts around 20 mph.
• Weekend – Temperatures 5–10 °F below normal; Saturday the coolest day.

Potential Storm on Saturday

A storm system could approach New Jersey, possibly delivering more rain. Models differ: some keep the storm south and weak; others bring it close enough for widespread showers.

Sunday Outlook

Mostly sunny with highs between 55–60 °F. The rainfall this week could help ease the moderate drought affecting all 21 counties, one step below a severe dry spell.