By: Richard L. Smith
Good Tuesday morning, New Jersey — and Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Newark and the North Jersey region are waking up to mild, comfortable conditions as a summer-like day is on tap.
As of 4:30 a.m., temperatures sit at 59 degrees in the East Ward, setting the stage for a warm and mostly sunny day ahead.
If you’re heading out early, expect a light breeze in the air, but nothing that calls for a jacket. Conditions will stay dry and pleasant as temperatures climb steadily through the morning.
According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 84 degrees.
Southwest winds between 9 and 17 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 31 mph at times.
Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 63 degrees. Breezy conditions will continue, with southwest winds between 13 and 16 mph and gusts as high as 29 mph.
Enjoy the warm preview of summer, New Jersey — it’s shaping up to be a beautiful day across the region.