Is new jersey done with rain for now? Not likely, weather data shows

New Jersey is not done with the rain just yet, with the National Weather Service predicting continued wet conditions through at least midweek. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to persist across the state through Wednesday, fueled by a slow-moving weather system.

This afternoon, forecasters expect likely showers and the possibility of thunderstorms under overcast skies, with highs near 64 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 70%, though most areas will see less than a tenth of an inch of rain—except in thunderstorms, which could bring locally heavier amounts.

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Conditions are forecast to worsen tonight. The National Weather Service is calling for widespread showers and possible thunderstorms after midnight, along with areas of fog. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 50s, and rainfall totals could range from a tenth to a quarter inch, with higher amounts in storms.

Tuesday brings a high near 75 degrees and a 70% chance of rain. Showers are likely throughout the day, with the strongest thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon. Fog may linger through the morning hours. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, according to forecasters, accompanied by gusty winds up to 25 mph from the south.

More showers expected midweek

Tuesday night will bring another round of showers and possible thunderstorms, tapering off after 11 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, and lows will settle around 54 degrees.

Rain is likely to continue into Wednesday, although forecasters expect more intermittent activity. A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms is in place, particularly after 2 p.m., with partial clearing and a high near 72.

Despite drier periods, the National Weather Service models suggest that the state will remain unsettled for the next several days.

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