NJ Weekend Weather: Storms On Sunday Forecast At Jersey Shore

JERSEY SHORE - If you’re planning to hit the beach this weekend, make sure to do so sooner than later. While the forecast for Friday and Saturday is mostly clear, isolated thunderstorms could hit New Jersey later this weekend, bringing with it possible dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, excessive heat and strong winds.

The National Weather Service adds that, while Friday and Saturday should see clear, sunny skies with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s, Sunday holds a chance of scattered storms throughout the day starting after 3 a.m., then more precipitation after 3 p.m. and again after 9 p.m. The sun is expected to come out in intervals on Sunday with temperatures around the 85-degree mark.

Happy Friday! You can't really do much better than today. A beautiful day is forecast with highs in the low 80s, dry air, and lots of sunshine. Should be just as nice tomorrow too - call it a winning streak! #NJwx #PAwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/88KVEZPXn8
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 23, 2021

The National Weather Service also notes that spotty minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday due to the expected rainfall.

Heat exhaustion is possible on Sunday for individuals with prolonged exposure. Breezy conditions could also blow around unsecured items and result in hazardous driving conditions, the agency said.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.