Rain, Wind To Lash NJ Wednesday As Flood Risk Increases: Latest Forecast

Wednesday will be a dreary and wet day for the Garden State as a coastal storm lingers across the region, bringing rounds of showers, wind and flooding, according to the latest forecast.

Cloudy skies, periods of rain and cool temperatures are in store, National Weather Service forecasters said, continuing throughout the day.

"Bands of showers will continue to impact the region today, generally moving inland and gradually lifting toward the north as the day progresses," National Weather Service forecasters said in a Wednesday morning update.

It won't be an all day rain situation, instead, there will be periods of light to moderate showers. Some embedded thunder is possible, but no severe thunderstorms are forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

Northeast winds will blow 10 to 20 mph, possibly gusting up to 25 mph at times, forecasters said.

A Coastal Flood Advisory will be in effect for Ocean County from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Minor tidal flooding of up to one-half foot of inundation in low-lying areas is in store.

"Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected," the National Weather Service said.

Conditions will improve Thursday.

"Some lingering showers may still occur near the coast in the morning, but overall should see drastic improvements for all areas by the afternoon with clearing skies," the National Weather Service said.

Things will get warmer with summery temperatures briefly returning Friday before a cold front approaches, bringing cooler temperatures, but remaining dry.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Central Jersey

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

South Jersey

Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.