A series of weather systems will bring unsettled conditions to New Jersey this week, with increasing chances of rain and potential thunderstorms from Tuesday through the weekend.
The forecast for Monday calls for mostly clear skies with highs in the upper 70s to around 80 before the series of storms arrive.
A warm front will move through the region tonight, bringing increasing clouds and the possibility of light showers after midnight.
By Tuesday, a system will approach from the southwest, bringing widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms primarily in southern New Jersey.
The forecast for Monday calls for clear skies and highs around 80 degrees before an unsettled weather pattern takes hold with rain and thunderstorms through the rest of the week.AccuWeather.com
The rainfall is expected to be moderate, with most areas receiving between half an inch to 1 of rain through Wednesday evening.
Parts of southern New Jersey may see up to 1.5 inches of precipitation.
Temperatures will cool slightly, with highs in the 60s and 70s, and muggy overnight lows in the 50s to low 60s.
The unsettled weather pattern continues through the end of the week, with additional chances for showers and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday.
Two cold fronts are expected to move through the region, potentially bringing more focused areas of precipitation.
While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, the National Weather Service notes the pattern bears watching for potential thunderstorm development.
By Sunday, shower chances will diminish, but the overall pattern remains active with continued variability in temperatures and precipitation.
Residents should be prepared for changing weather conditions and have plans to seek shelter if thunderstorms develop.
Generative AI was used to produce an initial draft of this story, which was reviewed and edited by NJ Advance Media staff.
