Heavy rain and storms forecast for new jersey through wednesday

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to the latest weather forecast.

Today, there’s a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, increasing in coverage after 5 p.m. Some storms may produce heavy downpours. High temperatures will reach near 90 degrees with southwest winds between 10 to 15 mph. Rainfall totals could range from half an inch to three-quarters of an inch.

Photo: heavy rain and storms forecast for new jersey through wednesday

Tonight, rain and thunderstorms are expected to intensify, especially after midnight. The chance of precipitation rises to 90%, with rainfall totals between 1 and 2 inches possible. Low temperatures will be around 70 degrees with winds from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Key Points

Thunderstorms likely this evening, with heavy rainfall possible
Rain continues into Wednesday morning with up to 2 inches expected overnight
Conditions clear by Thursday with sunshine and highs near 88

Wednesday will begin with showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 a.m., followed by lingering rain chances through early afternoon. Highs will be near 81 degrees with light southwest winds. Rainfall amounts may reach a quarter inch or more in stronger storms.

By Wednesday night, skies will begin to clear with partly cloudy conditions and a low around 68.

Thursday is expected to be sunny and dry, with a high near 88 degrees and calm winds shifting westward. The dry weather continues into Thursday night, with mostly clear skies and lows around 66.

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