By: Richard L. Smith
Good Sunday morning, New Jersey!
We’re waking up to a cold start across Newark, New York City, and much of the North Jersey region, but the good news is temperatures are holding above freezing as we move through the second half of the weekend.
If you’re heading out early, especially to your house of worship, you’ll want to grab that warm coat.
Breezy conditions are making it feel colder than it is, with temperatures around 41° in downtown Newark but feeling closer to 37°.
Conditions are dry to start the morning, though skies remain mostly cloudy. While some areas could see an early passing shower, most of us will stay dry through the first part of the day.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of showers before 7 a.m., followed by a better chance of rain and even a few thunderstorms later this evening after 5 p.m.
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 66 degrees and a light southwest wind between 6 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation during the day is around 30%.
Tonight, conditions turn wetter. Rain and thunderstorms are expected before 11 p.m., transitioning into steady showers overnight. Temperatures will drop to around 43 degrees, with winds shifting from the east to the north.
Rainfall totals could reach between a quarter and a half inch.
Enjoy the dry stretch while it lasts, plan accordingly for the evening rain, and as always—
Make it a great day, New Jersey.