2 Inches Of Rain, Chilly, Stormy Conditions In Latest NJ Forecast

NEW JERSEY — The second half of the week will be chilly, gloomy and very wet as periods of rain and thunderstorms soak the entire Garden State, according to the latest forecast.

In late May, the Garden State usually see highs in the upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service. But Wednesday, we'll struggle to reach 60 degrees and could even set minimum high temperature records, forecasters say (see below chart).

"In other words, it will be a rainy, cool, and fairly unpleasant day across the area," National Weather Service forecasters said.

Rainfall will be moderate to heavy at times, especially in South Jersey. Totals of 0.5 to 1 inch of rain are expected in North Jersey, with up to 2 inches possible in South Jersey.

Rain will diminish by Thursday morning, and we could actually see some sun and warmer temperatures.

Just don't expect that to last. More rain and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening, and likely Saturday as well, forecasters said. Things should finally clear up by Sunday.

And the good news is that this rainy stretch may finally come to an end. AccuWeather forecasters say that warmth will move in from the west, bringing a stretch of days in the 80s and 90s.

"There are signs that a stronger warming trend will develop next week, and that could begin during the latter part of the first weekend in June," AccuWeather Meteorologist Elizabeth Danco said.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 4 a.m. Low around 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Central Jersey

Wednesday: Rain. High near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 3 a.m. Low around 57. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

South Jersey

Wednesday: Rain. High near 60. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: Showers likely before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.