By: Richard L. Smith
After two straight days of soaking rain and gloomy skies, Newark and much of North Jersey are finally waking up to dry conditions on this Tuesday morning, though clouds are still hanging around.
As of early morning, it was 54 degrees and overcast along Ferry Street and Monroe Street in Newark’s Ironbound section, with a cool breeze and no rain in sight.
While a few sprinkles linger in parts of Somerset and Middlesex counties, most of the state is expected to remain dry throughout the day.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will stay mostly cloudy with a high near 64 degrees. Winds from the north at 11 to 14 mph could gust up to 24 mph at times, adding to the fall chill.
Tonight, skies will gradually clear, with temperatures dipping to around 53 degrees.
After a dreary start to the week, New Jersey residents can finally look forward to a break in the rain and a brighter, more comfortable midweek forecast.