NJ weather: Another mixed bag this weekend around the Jersey Shore
Hold on to your hats this weekend at the Jersey Shore!
The forecast promises a mix of sunshine, rain, and wind, so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws your way. Whether you need sunglasses or an umbrella, here's a detailed look at what you can expect.
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Sunday: Minor coastal flooding is possible
Monday: Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
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... and eastern Monmouth County
Friday: Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast, with a high near 53 degrees. Winds will start northerly and shift to easterly in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 37 degrees. Easterly winds will be light.
Saturday: It's going to be a wet one! Expect rain starting mostly after 10 a.m. The high will be around 48 degrees with a breeze picking up throughout the day. Southeast winds will start light at 5-10 mph but increase to 15-20 mph in the afternoon. There's an 80% chance of rain, with light accumulations possible (around 0.1 to 0.25 inches).
Saturday Night: Don't put away the umbrella just yet! Rain and even a thunderstorm are likely before 4 a.m., with a chance of rain lingering after that. The low will dip down to around 45 degrees. It will stay breezy with winds shifting from southeast to southwest after midnight, gusting up to 35 mph. Rainfall is a sure thing (100% chance) with heavier amounts possible (between 0.5 to 0.75 inches).
Sunday: There's a slight chance of rain early in the morning before 7 a.m, but things start to clear up. Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 51 degrees. It will stay breezy with strong westerly winds reaching 15-20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph possible. The chance of rain drops significantly to 30%, with only light amounts possible (less than 0.1 inches).
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy skies are expected, with a low of around 32 degrees. It will be breezy throughout the night.
Looking ahead: Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 51 degrees, but hold onto your hats — it will be windy! Monday night will be mostly clear with a low of around 34 degrees and still a bit breezy.
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Friday: Sunshine is the theme, with a high near 50 degrees. Expect a gentle north wind that will shift to the east in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Clouds roll in at night, dropping the low to around 36 degrees. A light southeast wind will keep things cool.
Saturday: Expect a gloomy day with rain likely starting after 1 p.m. The high will be near 48 degrees with breezy conditions. Southeast winds will start at 10-15 mph and pick up to 15-20 mph in the afternoon. There's an 80% chance of rain, with light accumulations of rain possible (between 0.1 and 0.25 inches).
Saturday Night: Get ready for a wet night with rain and a possible thunderstorm before 4 a.m. There's still a slight chance of rain after that. The low will be around 45 degrees. It will remain breezy with southeast winds shifting to southwest winds after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rainfall is a sure bet (100% chance) with heavier amounts possible (between 0.75 and 1 inch).
Sunday: The morning might start wet, but rain should clear by 8 a.m. Look forward to partly sunny skies and a high near 54 degrees. It will be breezy throughout the day.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy skies are expected, with the temperature dropping to around 32 degrees. Don't forget an extra layer, as it will be windy too.
Looking ahead: Monday brings back the sunshine with a high near 52 degrees, but hold onto your hats — it will be windy! Monday night will be mostly clear with a low of around 34 degrees and still a bit breezy.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Weather in New Jersey: Jersey Shore weekend forecast
