Rain Arrives in New Jersey, Bringing Relief from Drought

Late Wednesday afternoon:

• A wet front arrives from the west, bringing showers that may fall ¼–¾ inch of rain.

Early Thursday:

• The precipitation spreads east toward the coast, providing much‑needed moisture to the state.

Isolated thunderstorms:

• Around this time, a cold front moving through could spawn isolated storms south and west of I‑95.
• The National Weather Service warns of brief rain bursts and wind gusts up to 25 mph.

Wednesday night:

• The front will lift, clearing the sky and leaving a breezy but drier Thursday.

Friday:

• Mostly dry with northwest winds up to 20 mph.

Saturday (incoming storm):

• A new system from the south may bring additional rain. Models differ: some predict a wide rain band, others expect a weaker, more distant system.

Weekend temperatures:

• Saturday lows in the mid‑50s.
• Sunday–Monday highs will reach the upper 50s to mid‑60s.

Coastal caution:

• High tides Wednesday and Thursday evenings could cause minor flooding in vulnerable areas, especially with the full moon rising on May 1.