A cool weekend is in store for New Jersey, with temperatures running well below seasonal averages and scattered showers possible through Saturday evening.
Residents should expect northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and temperatures struggling to reach the low 70s today.
Scattered showers are possible through Saturday evening, primarily in the northern half of the state.
Winds will gradually decrease overnight, with gusts potentially reaching 20 to 25 mph during the day.
Temperatures will drop into the 40s overnight, making for a chilly evening.
Sunday will bring improving conditions with fewer clouds and slightly warmer temperatures.
Highs will range from the mid-60s in northern New Jersey to low 70s in southern areas.
Northwest winds will remain moderate, around 10 to 15 mph, with occasional gusts up to 20 mph.
The Memorial Day forecast shows continued cool conditions, with temperatures reaching around 70 degrees.
A persistent low-pressure system will slowly drift away, allowing high pressure to build into the region.
The early part of next week looks mostly dry, with high pressure building into the region.
Temperatures will gradually warm, approaching more typical late May conditions by Tuesday.
However, the forecast suggests increasing chances of rain by midweek, with a potential weather system approaching from the west by Thursday.
Meteorologists note some uncertainty in the extended forecast, particularly regarding the timing and intensity of potential midweek precipitation.
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