The chances of showers and potential thunderstorms starting Tuesday afternoon have increased in the latest forecast in what could be a stormy week for New Jersey.
Ahead of the storms, the current stretch of pleasant weather will continue Sunday and Monday.
Temperatures will remain mild, with highs in the 70s today and climbing to around 80 degrees inland on Monday.
Coastal areas will see slightly cooler temperatures, staying closer to 70 degrees.
Early morning hours will feature low clouds that should break up by afternoon, leading to mostly sunny conditions.
For those getting in some beach time before the official end of summer on Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk for coastal New Jersey zones through Monday evening.
Winds will be easterly at 15 to 20 mph today, decreasing throughout the day.
By Tuesday, a cold front approaching from the northwest will increase shower and thunderstorm chances, particularly in areas northwest of Interstate 95.
Temperatures will climb to the low to mid-80s, with southwesterly winds bringing warmer, more humid conditions.
The weather pattern stays unsettled, with a stalled frontal boundary potentially causing intermittent showers from Wednesday through the weekend.
Forecast confidence is low for precise timing and coverage of rainfall during this period.
Temperatures are expected to remain near normal for late September, with afternoon highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s.
Current weather radar
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