The Jersey Shore is bracing for more rain and potential flooding, with forecasts indicating unsettled weather conditions continuing through Saturday morning.
This Afternoon: Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will hover around 75 degrees with a northeast wind at around 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 40%, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch, although thunderstorms could bring higher totals.
Tonight: The pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist. The skies will remain cloudy with lows around 68 degrees. Winds from the east will blow at approximately 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but potentially higher in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers are likely, and a thunderstorm is possible. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 80 degrees and east winds of 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain increases to 70%, with similar rainfall amounts anticipated as on Wednesday night.
Thursday Night: The likelihood of showers and possibly a thunderstorm continues. The evening will start with potential storms before 7 pm, followed by a brief respite, then more likely storms after 8 pm. Overnight lows will be around 73 degrees, with an east wind of 5 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 70%.
Friday: Showers and possible thunderstorms are again on the forecast, with a high near 83 degrees. It will be breezy, with south winds at 15 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation peaks at 80%, with rainfall amounts expected between a quarter and half an inch.
Friday Night: The pattern of showers and possible thunderstorms will continue until around 2 am, followed by likely showers for the rest of the night. It will remain breezy with a low around 73 degrees. The chance of precipitation stays at 80%, with similar rainfall amounts as during the day.
Saturday: The weather is expected to improve by the afternoon with a chance of showers before 2 pm and mostly sunny skies thereafter. The high will be around 85 degrees, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed on the latest weather updates and prepare for possible adverse conditions.
