Late-week storm to bring rain, wind and a sharp chill to New Jersey

New Jersey’s mild start to November ends this week, as a strengthening coastal storm is forecast to bring rain and gusty winds Thursday and Friday, followed by the coldest air of the season.

The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly said the system will affect the region Thursday through Friday night, with much colder air and gusty winds arriving as it departs.  (yahoo)
“Overall this looks to be mostly a rain event for the majority of our region,” the weather service said in its Tuesday morning forecast discussion.  (yahoo)
Rain is expected to develop Thursday as low pressure approaching from the west reorganizes off the New Jersey coast, with the heaviest precipitation likely from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Thunder is possible across the coastal plain late Thursday night and Friday morning.  (yahoo)  (yahoo)
Forecasters cautioned that the details could change. The storm’s track remains uncertain and will determine how much rain falls and how strong the winds become.  (yahoo)
Higher elevations in northwestern New Jersey could see some snow, but little to no accumulation is expected.  (yahoo)
Northwest wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph are expected Friday as colder air moves in behind the storm. Minor coastal flooding is possible along the Shore during high tide cycles Thursday and Friday, particularly the daytime high tides. Offshore, the marine forecast calls for north winds of 20 to 25 knots and seas of 5 to 7 feet Friday between Sandy Hook and Manasquan Inlet.  (Storm system to bring rain, gusty winds, much colder air to N.J. +2)
The temperature drop will be the most widely felt change. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be mostly sunny and dry, with highs in the low to mid-60s. By Friday and Saturday, daytime highs will stay in the 40s in many areas, with overnight lows in the 20s to low 30s.  (yahoo)  (yahoo)
Parts of South Jersey could see their first freeze of the season Friday night or Saturday morning. Chilly, breezy conditions are expected to last through the weekend.  (yahoo)  (yahoo)
The weather service had issued no watches or warnings for the storm in the forecasts reviewed Tuesday. Residents in flood-prone coastal areas should monitor updated forecasts as the track becomes clearer.