New Jersey residents can expect a cool and mostly cloudy Sunday before sun breaks through on Memorial Day with highs for most topping 70 degrees.
Today will feature mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. There’s a chance of spotty sprinkles or light showers, primarily confined to northwestern New Jersey.
Winds will be northwesterly at 10 to 15 mph, with some gusts up to 20 mph.
Memorial Day looks more promising, with mostly sunny conditions and temperatures climbing to the low 70s for most areas.
Coastal regions and the Pine Barrens may remain slightly cooler. Winds will be lighter, with a potential sea breeze developing in the afternoon.
The extended forecast indicates an unsettled weather pattern developing midweek.
There’s a 50 to 70% chance of rain late Wednesday, with additional shower and thunderstorm possibilities Thursday and into the weekend.
Meteorologists note significant uncertainty in the precise timing and intensity of these storms.
Long-term models suggest temperatures will moderate as the region approaches the start of meteorological summer, with a warming trend expected in the coming days.
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