A seemingly unending downpour in New Jersey, amplified by the remnants of Ophelia, is finally showing signs of abating after nearly six days of rain.
Today, residents can expect drizzle or light rain, with a high temperature near 63 degrees. Winds from the northeast will be around 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
For tonight, there’s a likelihood of drizzle or light rain, mainly before 8 p.m. The sky will remain mostly cloudy with a low temperature around 55 degrees. Winds will slow down to 10 to 15 mph from the northeast. The chance of precipitation decreases to 60%, with new amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Weather conditions are expected to improve on Wednesday, as the forecast suggests partly sunny skies with a high temperature near 66 degrees. Winds from the northeast will continue at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday night will see mostly cloudy skies with a low around 56 degrees, and an east wind ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Rain could return on Thursday, with a 40% chance of showers mainly after 11 a.m. and a high temperature near 68 degrees. Winds will continue from the northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Thursday night brings a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Clouds will dominate the sky with a low temperature around 59 degrees.
Showers are likely to persist into Friday, mainly before 2 p.m. with a high near 69 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday night sees a reduced chance of showers at 30%, and cloudy skies with a low around 59 degrees.
Residents can expect a break from the persistent rain by the end of the week, offering some relief from the wet conditions that have lasted for nearly six days.