Newark Might Finally See Rain This Week, Forecasters Say

NEWARK, NJ — Newark might finally see rain this week, hopefully getting a breath of relief from a statewide drought that has been linked to wildfires throughout the region.

Expect the dryness to continue until Wednesday night, when New Jersey is in for some rain, forecasters say. This widespread rain will total around half an inch to one inch, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Read More: Some Much-Needed Rain Is In NJ Forecast

Since June, the state has seen 6 to 10 inches of rain below normal levels. New Jersey was recently put under a “drought warning,” one level below a drought emergency. This is the most serious declaration the state could make, and would mean mandatory, phased restrictions on certain uses of water. See Related: Drought Warning In Fire-Ravaged NJ, Officials Urge Water Conservation

Meanwhile, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is saying that conditions are the driest they have been in nearly 120 years – which has contributed to several massive wildfires across the state. See Related: Huge Wildfire In Essex County Extinguished Amid Dry Spell

In Newark, the rain might arrive on Wednesday and continue on Thursday and Friday, forecasters say.

Here’s the local forecast for the week starting Nov. 18, as per the NWS:

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

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