NEWARK, N.J. — Rain and cloud cover are expected to persist across North Jersey early this week, with clearer skies and warmer temperatures arriving by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Today, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2 p.m. Conditions will remain cloudy, with a high near 69 degrees. Winds from the east are expected around 8 mph. Rainfall totals are anticipated to be light.
Tonight, clouds continue with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 a.m. The low will be around 64 degrees. Winds will decrease to about 5 mph and become calm overnight.
Tuesday brings the highest chance for rain. Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, beginning in the early morning and continuing into the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent, with possible rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. The high will reach near 78 degrees, with calm winds becoming southwest between 5 and 8 mph in the afternoon.
Sunshine expected to return midweek
Tuesday night, skies will begin to clear, with a 30 percent chance of lingering showers before 8 p.m. The low will be around 63 degrees, with light winds from the west at approximately 6 mph.
Wednesday is forecast to be sunny, with a significant warm-up to a high near 84 degrees. Winds will come from the west at 5 to 10 mph, with dry conditions expected throughout the day.
Wednesday night will remain mostly clear, with overnight lows around 67 degrees.
