NJ weather: Memorial Day Weekend forecast for the Jersey Shore region

Here's your way-too-early Memorial Day Weekend forecast:

Thursday looks like the wettest day. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after 7 a.m. It'll be a bit warmer with a high near 84, but showers could drop the temperature. There's a 40% chance of rain, so keep an umbrella handy and dress in layers.

Friday offers a break from the rain. Skies will be partly sunny with just a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m. Pack a light jacket for the morning chill (low around 59), but it should warm up to a high near 81 in the afternoon.

Marginal risk fo severe storms Wednesday and Thursday.
Marginal risk fo severe storms Wednesday and Thursday.

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The weekend brings a mixed bag. Expect partly sunny skies, but there's a chance of showers both days. Highs will be comfortable in the upper 70s (around 77), and lows will be cool in the upper 50s (around 59). Pack an umbrella or raincoat if you're planning outdoor activities.

Memorial Day might require some adjustments to your plans. There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms, so be prepared with an umbrella or raincoat. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 74, but could feel cooler with the rain.

The weather is always changing. For the latest, visit the National Weather Service.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Weather NJ: Jersey Shore weekend forecast calls mix of sun, showers