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See NJ's Latest Labor Day Weekend Forecast
A cold front moves across New Jersey Friday, bringing fall-like temperatures to the unofficial end of summer.
Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer, and the weather will feel that way too, with below average temperatures in store for the holiday weekend, according to the latest forecast.
It won't be chilly in an unpleasant way, forecasters predict. Dry, sunny days will give way to chilly nights, so if you're outdoors in the evening, you might want to pack a sweatshirt. But overall, it will be beautiful outdoor weather for Labor Day weekend.
"A fresh area of high pressure will move from Canada into the Northeast over the weekend and remain in place for the Labor Day holiday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty said. "Most locations will experience comfortable days with a good deal of sunshine and chilly nights."
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This cold front moving in might cause a couple of showers Friday, according to the National Weather Service. But most areas will stay dry.
"This sets up a really nice Labor Day holiday weekend across the region," National Weather Service forecasters said Friday morning.
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The weekend days will be warm and sunny with clear skies and light wind. A low rip current risk means it's the perfect time to hit the beach. Read more: Jersey Shore Beach Report: Sunny Days To Close Out Summer
Cooler temperatures and dry conditions will continue into next week as more kids head back to school.
Here's the latest forecast.
North Jersey
Friday: A slight chance of showers after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Central Jersey
Friday: A slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
South Jersey
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
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