New Jersey's Stormy Surprise: Rain on the Way, but Halloween Looks Dry

Nor'easter Veers Off, But More Rain is Coming

New Jersey got a break from a nor'easter that was supposed to hit the coast but veered off into the ocean. Instead, another storm is on its way, bringing 1 to 3 inches of rain. This is good news for the area, which needs the rain.

When to Expect Rain

• Starts: Late Wednesday night
• Ends: Thursday afternoon
• Worst of it Over: By Halloween

Potential Flooding

There's a small chance of flooding in Monmouth and Ocean counties during high tide on October 29, but it's not expected to be too bad.

The Storm That Was Supposed to Hit on Tuesday

• Current Path: Heading out to sea
• Possible Impact: Light rain and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph
• When It Will Move Away: By Tuesday night

The Next Storm

• Affected Areas: Central and western Pennsylvania, but will still affect the Jersey Shore
• Rain Timeline:
• Starts: Late Wednesday night
• Continues: Into Thursday
• Heaviest Rain: Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon

Temperatures

• Tuesday and Wednesday: Mid-to-upper 50s
• Thursday: Low-to-mid 60s
• Halloween: Dry with possible gusty winds

Weekend Outlook

• Weather: Dry
• Temperatures: Mid-to-upper 50s

This is good news for people who want to enjoy the outdoors without getting wet.