New Jersey residents can expect a pleasant Memorial Day with sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the low to mid-70s, followed by increasing cloud cover and a high probability of rain by Wednesday.
Monday will feature mostly clear skies and light northerly winds, with temperatures warming from a chilly morning in the 40s and 50s to a comfortable 72 to 75 degrees by afternoon.
A sea breeze is likely to develop along the southeastern New Jersey coast during the afternoon hours.
Rain is expected to begin Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday, with the heaviest precipitation likely in southern parts of the state.
Forecasters predict around 1 inch of rainfall, with temperatures dropping to the low 60s.
The latter part of the week remains unsettled, with continued chances of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday’s forecast is particularly uncertain, with models showing conflicting predictions ranging from scattered showers to potentially dry conditions.
By Saturday, a cold front is expected to bring more widespread showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures remaining in the mid-70s.
The weekend outlook suggests lingering shower chances on Sunday, though details remain somewhat unclear.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s throughout the period.
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