Today in New Jersey, you’ll experience partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers. Temperatures will reach around 80°F, which is a bit warmer than the usual September highs, which tend to average in the low to mid-70s. Winds from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph will offer a light breeze.
Precipitation chances are relatively low at 20%, so while a few brief showers are possible, they’re unlikely to cause much disruption.
As we move into tonight, cloud cover will increase, and there’s a 30% chance of showers after 9 p.m. Temperatures will drop to a cooler 62°F, which aligns closely with the average low for this time of year.
Patchy fog may develop late in the night, especially between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., so be cautious if you’re out driving. Winds will remain light from the north at around 5 mph. Any rain that does fall tonight will likely be light, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch expected.
Friday looks a bit cooler, with a high near 76°F, which is closer to seasonal norms. The sun will still make an appearance, although clouds will increase in the afternoon, bringing another chance of showers—30%, with new rainfall amounts also less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will continue from the northeast at about 10 mph, and gusts could reach up to 20 mph.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Friday, especially for areas like Ocean and Southeastern Burlington counties. Expect one to two feet of water above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, which may result in widespread road flooding.
Some roads may become impassable, and there’s potential for minor damage to vulnerable structures. Flooding is expected to coincide with the high tide cycle Friday morning, and at least minor coastal flooding could persist into the weekend. If you’re traveling or in flood-prone areas, take extra caution and avoid driving through water of unknown depth.
