N.J. weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, 50 mph winds to hit state today. Latest Halloween forecast.
UPDATE: Halloween wind alerts issued in all 21 counties, with strong gusts ramping up
ALSO: Powerful winds sweep across coastal counties. See which areas have hit 50 mph.
A strong storm system moving through New Jersey today will bring widespread rain, isolated thunderstorms, coastal flooding and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
The storm will impact the region throughout Thursday, with rain spreading across the state this morning and becoming heaviest during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
A strong storm will hit New Jersey on Thursday with a combination of isolated thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding. The Halloween night forecast calls for the rain to end, but high winds up to 50 pm will continue into trick-or-treating hours.National Weather Service
Most areas will receive 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with localized amounts near 3 inches possible.
Brief periods of heavy rain could produce rates approaching 1 inch per hour, potentially causing minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas.
The weather service forecast includes “isolated severe thunderstorms possible with locally damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado, resulting in tree damage and power outages.”
A strong storm will hit New Jersey on Thursday with a combination of isolated thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding. The Halloween night forecast calls for the rain to end, but high winds up to 50 pm will continue into trick-or-treating hours.National Weather Service
Strong easterly winds will increase through the day, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph inland and 40 to 50 mph along the Jersey Shore.
A wind advisory is in effect until mid-afternoon for coastal areas of New Jersey.
The combination of heavy rain and strong winds could bring down tree limbs and cause scattered power outages, especially since many trees still have full foliage.
A strong storm will hit New Jersey on Thursday with a combination of isolated thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding. The Halloween night forecast calls for the rain to end, but high winds up to 50 pm will continue into trick-or-treating hours.National Weather Service
Coastal flood advisories are in effect for the Jersey Shore and Delaware Bay areas, with minor coastal flooding expected during high tide cycles through this evening.
As the storm moves away Friday, winds will shift to the west and remain strong with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible throughout the day.
These westerly winds could cause additional tree damage and power outages. Temperatures will be cooler, with highs in the mid to upper 50s.
A strong storm will hit New Jersey on Thursday with a combination of isolated thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding. The Halloween night forecast calls for the rain to end, but high winds up to 50 pm will continue into trick-or-treating hours.National Weather Service
That should make for a dry, but brisk and windy Halloween night for trick-or-treaters.
The weekend will bring gradually improving conditions as high pressure builds in.
Saturday will still be breezy with west winds gusting up to 25 mph, but winds will diminish through the day.
High temperatures will be in the mid 50s to around 60 degrees.
Sunday will be calmer with seasonable temperatures continuing in the mid 50s to around 60 degrees under partly to mostly sunny skies.
Looking ahead to early next week, high pressure will remain in control on Monday before a cold front approaches the region on Tuesday.
There is uncertainty in the forecast regarding a potential system developing off the East Coast, but current guidance suggests it will likely remain south of New Jersey.
Temperatures will remain near seasonal levels, with overnight lows mainly in the 30s and 40s.
Some locations, particularly in the Pine Barrens, could experience a freeze Saturday or Sunday night.
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