Weekend Weather Forecast For Millburn; Hurricane Approaches NJ Coast

MILLBURN, NJ — New Jersey has entered a “state of emergency” as Hurricane Erin bears down on its coastline. However, the local weather forecast remains relatively clear in Millburn as of Thursday afternoon.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed off on the state of emergency, which began at 2 p.m. on Thursday in preparation for the oncoming storm. It affects all 21 counties in New Jersey.

According to the governor’s office, coastal and flash flooding, dangerous surf warnings and advisories, and high winds are expected in several counties. Parts of the state may experience sustained winds of up to 50 mph, large breaking waves along the Jersey Shore as high as 17 feet, and the inundation of one to three feet of water in flood-prone areas.

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The weather conditions are expected to be significantly milder in Millburn this weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Here’s the weekend weather forecast for the Millburn-Short Hills area, as per the NWS:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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