What’s Brewing in New Jersey: Rain, Then a Heatwave

# **New Jersey’s Wild Weather Ride: From Storms to Summer Heat**

## **A Stormy Start: Rain, Wind, and Brief Thunder**
The Garden State is bracing for a rollercoaster of spring weather starting **Wednesday evening**, as a storm system rolls in, bringing **scattered showers and occasional thunder** through **Thursday**. Forget the usual calm nights—this one comes with **strong winds**, especially along the **southern and coastal areas**, where gusts could hit **25 mph**.

Rain totals won’t flood the streets, but a few thunderstorms may push past **half an inch** in spots. Northern and western parts of New Jersey will cash in on slightly more moisture, while the southeast stays mostly dry. **Thursday lingers with cooler temps in the 60s** and lingering showers, but relief arrives **Friday** as the storm packs up and leaves.

Weekend Warm-Up: Spring Surrenders to Summer Heat

The real drama unfolds Saturday, as temperatures climb into the mid-70s to mid-80s inland, but ocean-breeze-cooled coastal areas won’t feel the same warmth. Sunday cranks it up—expect most of the state to hit the 80s, marking a swift spring-to-summer transition.

The heat isn’t done. Next week kicks into high gear, with inland areas potentially soaring into the 90s by Monday—a full 10+ degrees above normal for mid-May. The only lingering question: How fast will it cool down?

Forecasters are still unsure if Tuesday will stay stifling or bring a hint of relief. For now, it’s shaping up as a textbook case of spring flipping to summer in the blink of an eye.

Weekend Warm-Up: Spring Surrenders to Summer Heat

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