New jersey prepares for first spring thunderstorm of 2025 as two inches of rain expected

New Jersey Prepares for First Spring Thunderstorm of 2025 as Two Inches of Rain Expected

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March 31, 2025

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for its first spring thunderstorm of the year Monday night, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, patchy fog, and a significant shift in wind direction as a cold front moves through the region.

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast calling for thunderstorms and showers through 3 a.m. Tuesday, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals could reach up to two inches in some areas.

“Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall,” the service said in its updated outlook.

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Conditions will also bring reduced visibility, with patchy fog expected between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Temperatures will dip to around 42 degrees overnight as winds shift from the south at 5 mph to a northwesterly direction after midnight.

Tuesday will bring a gradual improvement, with mostly cloudy skies clearing by midday and a high near 55 degrees. Winds from the northwest are forecast to increase to between 10 and 15 mph.

The incoming system marks a seasonal shift as New Jersey transitions from March’s colder patterns to a more volatile spring weather cycle.

The National Weather Service advised residents to stay alert for localized flooding and changing travel conditions through early Tuesday morning.

Key Points

  • Thunderstorms expected overnight in New Jersey with up to 2 inches of rainfall.
  • Patchy fog and shifting winds forecast from Monday evening through early Tuesday.
  • Conditions will clear by midday Tuesday, with highs reaching 55 degrees.

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