The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued several weather alerts for New Jersey, predicting severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and excessive heat over the coming days. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
Severe Thunderstorm Risks
A weather front extending from the Lower Great Lakes to the Southern Plains is expected to move towards the Eastern Seaboard, stalling by Tuesday morning. This front will bring showers and severe thunderstorms to the Eastern Seaboard, including parts of New Jersey. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Slight Risk (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for the Northeast to the Southeast, effective through Tuesday morning.
Thunderstorms could bring frequent lightning, severe wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain is forecasted for southeastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, northwestern New Jersey, and northeastern Maryland.
The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Slight Risk (level 2/4) of excessive rainfall in these areas through Tuesday morning, which may cause localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying regions.
Current conditions at Newark International Airport (KEWR) show light rain with a temperature of 70°F (21°C), 87% humidity, and southeast winds at 7 mph. The barometer reading is 29.70 inches (1005.6 mb), and the dewpoint is 66°F (19°C) with a visibility of 7 miles. The latest update was at 6:51 p.m. EDT on May 27. In Somerville, at Somerset Airport (KSMQ), conditions are overcast with a temperature of 73°F (23°C), 90% humidity, and south winds at 5 mph. The barometer reading is 29.68 inches (1005.0 mb), and the dewpoint is 70°F (21°C) with a visibility of 7 miles. The latest update was at 6:53 p.m. EDT on May 27.
The detailed forecast for Newark International Airport indicates showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., followed by a chance of showers until 2 a.m. Some storms could be severe with heavy rainfall, and the low will be around 67°F with south winds at 6 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
On Tuesday, the weather is expected to be sunny with a high near 85°F and west winds at 10 to 17 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 62°F and west winds at 7 to 14 mph. Wednesday will have a 20% chance of showers after 2 p.m., mostly sunny skies, and a high near 78°F with west winds around 8 mph. Wednesday night will see a 50% chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 58°F, and north winds around 6 mph.
The outlook for Thursday is mostly sunny with a high near 75°F, partly cloudy skies Thursday night with a low around 56°F, and mostly sunny conditions on Friday with a high near 75°F. Friday night will be mostly clear with a low around 57°F, sunny on Saturday with a high near 78°F, partly cloudy Saturday night with a low around 57°F, mostly sunny on Sunday with a high near 77°F, partly cloudy Sunday night with a low around 60°F, and mostly sunny on Monday with a high near 78°F.
For Somerville at Somerset Airport, the forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m. Some storms could be severe with heavy rainfall, with conditions becoming partly cloudy later. The low will be around 63°F with south winds at 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high near 80°F and west winds at 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 57°F and west winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday will have a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., increasing clouds, and a high near 78°F with west winds around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday night will also have a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., mostly cloudy skies, and a low around 54°F with calm winds becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday has a 20% chance of showers, mostly sunny skies, and a high near 73°F. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 51°F. Friday will be sunny with a high near 74°F, mostly clear Friday night with a low around 51°F, sunny on Saturday with a high near 78°F, partly cloudy Saturday night with a low around 54°F, partly sunny on Sunday with a high near 78°F, partly cloudy Sunday night with a low around 56°F, and mostly sunny on Monday with a high near 80°F.
A sub-tropical upper-level high over Mexico is causing Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in southern Texas and the Central Gulf Coast. Although these advisories do not directly affect New Jersey, the NWS advises residents to be mindful of potential heat waves and to stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing, and take regular breaks indoors or in the shade.
Residents are urged to monitor local weather updates and heed advisories. It is essential to stay informed about cooling centers and their operating hours. Precautions against heat-related illnesses should be taken by staying hydrated and avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
Current Conditions
Newark International Airport (KEWR):
- Light rain
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C)
- Humidity: 87%
- Wind: SE at 7 mph
- Barometer: 29.70 in (1005.6 mb)
- Dewpoint: 66°F (19°C)
- Visibility: 7 miles
- Last update: 27 May 6:51 p.m. EDT
Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ):
- Overcast
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C)
- Humidity: 90%
- Wind: S at 5 mph
- Barometer: 29.68 in (1005.0 mb)
- Dewpoint: 70°F (21°C)
- Visibility: 7 miles
- Last update: 27 May 6:53 p.m. EDT
Detailed Forecast
For Newark International Airport:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers until 2 a.m. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rainfall. Low around 67°F. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation: 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85°F. West wind 10 to 17 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62°F. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78°F. West wind around 8 mph.
- Wednesday Night: 50% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58°F. North wind around 6 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°F.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°F.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78°F.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77°F.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78°F.
For Somerville, Somerset Airport:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rainfall. Cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 63°F. South wind 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation: 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80°F. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57°F. West wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78°F. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Wednesday Night: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54°F. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Thursday: 20% chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73°F.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51°F.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74°F.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78°F.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78°F.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80°F.
Excessive Heat Alerts
A sub-tropical upper-level high over Mexico is causing Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in southern Texas and the Central Gulf Coast. Although these advisories do not directly affect New Jersey, the NWS advises residents to be mindful of potential heat waves and to stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing, and take regular breaks indoors or in the shade.
Recommendations
Residents are urged to monitor local weather updates and heed advisories. It is essential to stay informed about cooling centers and their operating hours. Precautions against heat-related illnesses should be taken by staying hydrated and avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.