By: Richard L. Smith
Good Sunday morning, New Jersey!
If you’re up early and heading to your house of worship, grab a jacket. If you’re planning to be out later, make sure to pack an umbrella.
Yup, rain is expected to push into the region by late afternoon.
As of 4:30 a.m., conditions across Newark and North Jersey are mostly cloudy but mild.
Temperatures sit around 51 degrees in Downtown Newark, 44 degrees in Morristown, 47 degrees in Haledon, 49 degrees in Edison, and a brisk 41 degrees in Sparta, Sussex County.
Forecasters say light rain will move in from the west as the day progresses, bringing a damp finish to what starts off as a comfortable fall morning.
This is how the National Weather Service is calling it:
Today: Rain likely after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the morning. Gusts could reach up to 20 mph—chance of rain: 70%.
Tonight: Rain likely between midnight and 4 a.m., with patchy fog developing before midnight. Low around 49. Chance of rain: 60%.
Enjoy your Sunday, and have a God BLESSED day, NJ — stay dry and safe!