N.J. weather: Storms to hit state Wednesday with up to 1 inch of rain, cooler temps

N.J. weather: Rain, storms, colder in Wednesday forecast

New Jersey's weather will turn colder and stormy on Wednesday with up to 1 inch of rain expected.AccuWeather.com

The dry and sunny stretch of weekend weather won’t last into this week for New Jersey with the forecast calling for up to 1 inch of rain on Wednesday.

A developing low-pressure system will bring widespread rain to New Jersey by Wednesday, with periods of precipitation expected throughout the day.

Temperatures will drop significantly, with highs only reaching the upper 50s to low 60s due to onshore flow and cloudy conditions.

The most concentrated rainfall is anticipated in central and southern New Jersey.

Showers will continue Wednesday night and Thursday morning as the low-pressure system moves away.

A cold front will cross the area later Thursday, potentially triggering a few afternoon or evening thunderstorms.

Temperatures are expected to recover quickly, returning to the low to mid 70s by Thursday.

The extended forecast indicates continued unsettled weather through the weekend, with chances of showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday.

High temperatures will remain mild, generally in the 70s.

There is some uncertainty in the weekend forecast, with meteorologists noting potential variations in the upper-level atmospheric pattern.

Generative AI was used to produce an initial draft of this story, which was reviewed and edited by NJ Advance Media staff.

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