Synopsis:
Hurricane Zeta made landfall over coastal Louisiana Wednesday evening. This system will weaken into a tropical storm and ride Northeast through the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic region through tonight. Heavy rainfall is expected in our area from the remnants of Zeta.
Rain this morning, becoming heavy at times as Zeta slides to our South and East. It will become windy at the coast during the afternoon and evening. The computer models put out between one to two and half inches of rain (The NAM & European model expected rain amounts are above). The jackpot looks to be over Southern NJ, where Ocean county is under a Flood Watch.
A vigorous upper level trough will create a second low pressure system for tonight and Friday this low will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast and move Northeast. This will continue the rain for the first half of the day. The upper level trough may be cold enough to support a mix of wet snow North and West on Friday. No accumulation is expected. The sun may return later in afternoon with a gusty Northerly wind.
On Halloween (which is Saturday), strong cold high pressure will move into the region from Canada. Abundant sunshine is expected with readings most likely not getting out of the 40s. Definitely a nip in the air for trick or treaters. At least it will be dry.
Sunday will be partly sunny and more seasonal for November’s debut.
A significant cold front will move through Monday bringing with it the coldest airmass of the season so far.
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Today:
Rain developing and becoming heavy at times. Becoming windy at the coast later in the day. Very cool. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds increasing to 15-25mph with gusts to 35mph at the coast.
Tonight:
Rain. Lows around 40º in the City, the upper 30s inland. North to Northeast winds at 15-25mph with gusts to 35mph at the coast.
Friday:
Rainy and windy in the morning. The potential for a mix of wet snow North and West of the City. The precipitation will end during the midday hours and the sun may make an appearance during the afternoon. Cold. Highs in the 40s.
Halloween:
Sunny and chilly. Highs in the upper 40s.
Sunday:
Partly Sunny, more seasonal. Highs around 60º.
Monday:
Partly Sunny, windy and cold. Highs only in the 40s.