Massive Storm Could Bring 2 Inches Of Rain, Coastal Flooding To NJ

NEW JERSEY — Another wet weekend is in store for the Garden State, with heavy rain and up to two inches of precipitation possible as a massive storm looks set to bring rain to at least two dozen states.

The wide-reaching storm is on a 1,600-mile journey and will blow into the region by Saturday, said forecasters. Major cities and travel hubs along the East Coast will get soaked throughout the day, and the rain is expected to continue into Sunday, per AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.

A widespread total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible in the state/region from this storm, with flooding possible late Saturday into early Sunday in urban areas and those with poor drainage. Coastal flooding will also be a risk along the Jersey Shore, with the heaviest rainfall predicted for South Jersey.

“It's not only the big cities but also the million square miles that make up the suburban and rural areas in between that can expect pouring rain from the storm,” AccuWeather forecasters said.

The rain will begin moving into the region from west to east, sometime mid-to-late Saturday morning, NWS forecasters said.

Rain may hold off until around midday for cities east of Trenton and towards the coast, forecasters added.

“Expect steady rain, heavy at times, Saturday afternoon through much of Saturday night before it tapers off early Sunday,” said the National Weather Service, adding that the chance of showers lingers into Sunday.

Northeast winds will also increase Saturday night into Sunday morning, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour near the coast, according to forecasters. This will bring the potential for widespread minor tidal flooding with the high tide cycle during the day Sunday, the NWS added.

The heaviest rainfall is expected to be over the Philadelphia metro area and into southern New Jersey, forecasters said.The New York City metro is expected to see around 1 to 1 and a half inches, per the NWS.

Blustery conditions will continue in the region Sunday and into Monday, AccuWeather added, with temperatures in the 50s and possibly dipping into the 40s at times during the day.

Here’s the forecast through the weekend for New Jersey, from the National Weather Service:

North Jersey

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Friday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Central Jersey

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

Saturday: Rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 56. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 48. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday: Rain likely before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

South Jersey

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then rain between midnight and 3am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday: Rain before 9am, then a chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 3pm. High near 59. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.