NJ Weekend Weather: High 70s Temps, Sunny Skies At Jersey Shore

JERSEY SHORE - Spring is now in full swing and nicer weather is expected to hit New Jersey this week, bringing temperatures up to the high 70s and mostly sunny skies.

According to the National Weather Service, Friday will start off the weekend with sun, a high of 68 and light winds between 5 to 10 mph. Saturday may see showers in the early morning and afternoon, while Sunday will serve as the perfect beach day with sunny skies and a high of 78 degrees.

Temperatures are expected to hover around the mid-70s all weekend, according to the service.

AccuWeather says there is a slight chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Here is the forecast:

Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.