A prolonged rainy period is expected to hit New Jersey starting Wednesday with steady precipitation and continuing with intermittent shower chances through the weekend.
A significant weather system will bring widespread rain to New Jersey on Wednesday, with precipitation expected to develop during the morning and continue throughout the day.
Temperatures will remain cool, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
East winds will be steady, ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with occasional gusts up to 20 mph.
Rain totals are anticipated to range from a half inch in northern New Jersey to 1.25 inches in southeastern parts of the state.
The National Weather Service said flash flooding is unlikely, but urban and poor drainage areas may experience minor flooding.
The shower chances will continue with thunderstorms possible Thursday and Friday, with a cold front approaching from the west.
Saturday may bring additional shower and thunderstorm potential, with high temperatures in the low to mid 70s.
The weekend precipitation will depend on the precise track of a developing low-pressure system.
By early next week, high pressure is expected to build, bringing drier conditions and a warmup.
Tuesday could see temperatures climbing into the lower 80s, providing a more pleasant end to the unsettled weather pattern.
The extended forecast contains some uncertainty regarding the precise timing and intensity of weekend precipitation, so residents should monitor updated forecasts.
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