Weekend Weather Forecast For Verona-Cedar Grove; Hurricane Approaches NJ Coast

VERONA-CEDAR GROVE, 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 Verona and Cedar Grove 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.

• See Related: State Of Emergency Declared As Hurricane Erin Slams NJ

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

Here’s the weekend weather forecast for Verona and Cedar Grove, as per the NWS:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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