Toms RIver, NJ — Residents and visitors to the New Jersey Shore can expect a mixed bag of weather this weekend, with a combination of sunshine, showers, thunderstorms, and patchy fog in the forecast.
On Saturday, the day will start off partly sunny, with temperatures climbing to a high near 82°F. However, by the afternoon, there will be a slight chance of showers between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., followed by a possibility of thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Winds will be light, coming from the south at 5 to 10 mph, and the chance of precipitation will be 20%.
As night falls, the likelihood of rain increases, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 8 p.m. Some of these storms could bring heavy rainfall. Patchy fog may also develop overnight, adding to the murky conditions. The night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to a low around 69°F. The south wind will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%, with expected rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday will start with patchy fog lingering until around 11 a.m. The day will remain partly sunny, with a high near 82°F. The chance of showers and thunderstorms returns in the afternoon, particularly after 2 p.m. Winds will be slightly stronger, coming from the south at 10 to 15 mph. Rainfall amounts are again expected to range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts possible in thunderstorms.
The weather is expected to become more unsettled Sunday night. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 p.m., followed by additional showers and possibly another thunderstorm between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. After 2 a.m., there remains a chance of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog is expected to develop overnight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 69°F. Winds will remain light from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although localized higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Beachgoers and residents should stay vigilant and be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, particularly the potential for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall throughout the weekend.
