When Will Heat And Rain Break In Wayne? See Latest Weather Forecast

WAYNE, NJ — Expect this hot spell to last until at least early next week in Wayne Township, forecasters said, with summer storms also in the cards as we enter the month of August.

Thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours across the state this weekend, according to the National Weather Service — and won't provide too much of a break from the heat and humidity.

Forecasters said that the greatest risk for heavy rain would be Saturday afternoon and evening, though storms are likely to linger through at least Sunday.

There looks to be a brief break in the stormy weather on Monday, with temperatures still predicted to be a steamy 92 at the start of the new work week. Forecasters say that more rain showers, and some cooler temps, will move in by mid-week.

"The warmest day in the long term will be Monday with highs in the upper 80s to lower 80s," said the National Weather Service office out of New York. "By mid week, temperatures will remain in the upper 70s and 80s."

It also is going to be a bad weekend to be on the water, weather experts said. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that "sudden storms could quickly churn up area bays, coastal waters and large inland lakes with the threat of lightning strikes for those caught outdoors."

Here is the weekend forecast from the National Weather Service, and a look at how next week's weather might shape up:

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.