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NJ Weekend Weather: Mostly Sunny At Jersey Shore
Following the rain, the skies will clear out in time for the weekend over Jersey Shore.
JERSEY SHORE, NJ — After a few rainy days this week, the skies will clear out over Jersey Shore in time for the weekend ahead.
Rain is expected in the area through Friday. There's a chance of thunderstorms mainly after 3 p.m. on Thursday and by nighttime it will be patchy foggy, according to the National Weather Service.
Rainfall amounts will be relatively low: less than a tenth of an inch on Thursday and between a tenth and a quarter of an inch on Friday. However higher amounts might happen during thunderstorms.
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There is a moderate risk of rip currents in Monmouth County on Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service warned.
By Saturday you will only see a few clouds in the sky, with high temperatures near 77. Residents will likely feel a strong breeze (with winds up to 15 mph). By Sunday the sun will the shinning even brighter.
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The forecast indicates it will be sunny, with a high near 76.
Here's the latest forecast:
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 11 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
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