TRENTON, NJ —After enduring months of dry and hot weather, New Jersey is slated to receive much-needed drought relief through sporadic rainfalls over the coming days. Today, the state expects isolated showers, escalating to scattered showers and thunderstorms post-3pm. The weather remains partly sunny with highs around 85 degrees Fahrenheit and a southwest wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The probability of precipitation stands at 30%, with new rainfall potentially reaching between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms may bring higher amounts.
Tonight, the forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, under mostly cloudy skies with lows near 71 degrees. Winds will continue from the south at about 10 mph, maintaining a 30% chance of rain.
Tuesday’s weather will see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning, followed by a break, and then another chance of rain after 11am. Conditions will be partly sunny with temperatures peaking near 86 degrees. South winds will vary between 5 to 15 mph, with rainfall accumulation less than a tenth of an inch outside of thunderstorms.
The pattern of showers and thunderstorms intensifies Tuesday night, with probable showers and potential thunderstorms after 11pm. The likelihood of precipitation increases to 70%, under mostly cloudy conditions and low temperatures holding steady around 71 degrees.
Wednesday offers a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly between 11am and 2pm, then continuing intermittently throughout the afternoon. The day will be mostly cloudy with highs approaching 89 degrees and a southwest breeze of 5 to 10 mph. Like previous days, rainfall might range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher totals possible in thunderstorms.
The week’s rainy forecast offers a reprieve from the persistent dry spell, marking a critical shift in weather patterns that could aid the state’s drought-stricken regions.
