Synopsis:
The pattern is very active with two storms on the horizon for late tonight and Tuesday and then again on Thursday. With both systems there is a potential for moderate to heavy rainfall. Flooding may become an issue. A Flood Watch has been posted for storm #1 on Tuesday for much of Northern and Central NJ and areas just North of the City. The ground is saturated from recent snowmelt and heavy rain. Any additional heavy rain may cause flooding of streams and creeks and possible minor flooding of some main stem rivers. The rain will start within a few hours of midnight and come down heavy at times between 3am-7am. 1″-2″ of rain is possible. There will be break in the rain later in the morning, but showers and thunderstorms will move in from West to East later in the afternoon with possible downpours. The storm will pull out in the evening bringing an end to the rain.
There will be a brief break in the rain on Wednesday as the sun returns. Storm #2 will move in Thursday with more rain and flooding concerns.
Stay Tuned.
Tonight:
Rain developing within a few hours of Midnight. The rain will be heavy at times late. Southeast winds at 10-20mph with higher gusts late.
Tuesday:
Periods of rain. There will be dry times mid-morning through early afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will move in during the afternoon with local downpours. Mild. Highs will be in the lower 60s. Southeast to West winds at 8-12mph.
Wednesday:
Partly sunny, warm. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday:
Periods of rain, possibly heavy at times.. Highs in the upper 50s.
Friday:
Mostly cloudy, cooler. Spotty showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
Saturday:
Mostly cloudy, cool. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.