As New Jersey heads into the Labor Day weekend, the weather will be a mix of clouds, sun, and the occasional shower or thunderstorm. Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly before 10 a.m. The skies will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high near 73 degrees. An east wind around 10 mph will keep things cool, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight, there’s a slight chance of showers before 1 a.m. The skies will remain mostly cloudy, with lows around 65 degrees. Winds will calm down to about 5 mph from the east, becoming calm as the evening progresses. The chance of precipitation will drop to 20%.
Saturday will bring partly sunny skies with a high near 83 degrees. Winds will be calm in the morning, shifting to the south at around 5 mph in the afternoon, making for pleasant conditions overall. However, as night falls, the weather may take a turn. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 a.m., with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm later in the night. The skies will cloud over, with lows around 68 degrees. Winds will stay light, and the chance of precipitation rises to 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring more rain.
On Sunday, showers and thunderstorms are likely in the early morning hours, particularly before 8 a.m. As the day progresses, there will be a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Despite the unsettled weather, temperatures will rise to a high near 86 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. A southwest wind around 5 mph will provide a slight breeze, and the chance of precipitation remains at 60%, with the possibility of higher rainfall amounts in thunderstorms.
By Sunday night, the skies will clear up somewhat, becoming partly cloudy with a low around 63 degrees, setting the stage for a beautiful Labor Day.
Labor Day itself is expected to be sunny and pleasant, with a high near 80 degrees. As night falls, temperatures will drop to around 54 degrees under clear skies, making for a cool and comfortable evening.
Overall, the weekend will feature a mix of sun, clouds, and occasional rain, so it’s wise to keep an eye on the forecast, especially if you have outdoor plans.