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Strong Mid-Week Storm Could Dump 3 Inches of Rain On NJ
Up to 3 inches of rain could fall in parts of New Jersey with this week's storm, which is badly needed as the state is still in a drought.
NEW JERSEY — Up to 3 inches of rain is forecast for New Jersey as a storm moves in this week, bringing with it heavy winds and the possibility of localized flooding.
A weaker storm Monday will result in rainfall amounts of about a half-inch, according to the National Weather Service. This is anticipated mostly in late morning to the afternoon, with rain completely tapering off by sunset.
The bigger story is Tuesday into Wednesday, when widespread rain will drench the state and continue for most of, if not all of Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
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Heavier rain is likely Wednesday afternoon, with 2 to 3 inches of rain forecast across the state, the National Weather Service said. There may even be a few rumbles of thunder, particularly in South Jersey.
“An intense band of rain may develop with gusty winds that can really hamper travel during the afternoon and evening commutes on Wednesday from the Carolinas to southern New England,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. “Thunder and lightning could accompany the intense rain and urban flooding potential.”
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Due to the ongoing drought, the rain will be beneficial.
“While urban flooding seems likely with the event, because of the long-term drought, the rain should be well handled by most small streams and all of the major rivers,” Sosnowski said. “This rain can bring yet another boost to streams, lakes and reservoir levels.”
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as of Dec. 5 the northern half of the state is in “severe” drought conditions, while the southern half is “extreme.”
Temperatures will be warmer than the cold we've been experiencing, so precipitation will only be rain, not snow. After the storm ends on Wednesday night, we will see a cold front move in. However, the storm should end quickly, so this shouldn't cause rain to turn to snow in New Jersey.
Here's the latest forecast:
North Jersey
Monday: Rain, mainly after noon. Patchy fog after noon. High near 48. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 9 p.m. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 1 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35.
Central Jersey
Monday: Rain. Patchy fog after 1 p.m. High near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 7 p.m. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly after 7 p.m. Low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 64. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 10 p.m. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35.
South Jersey
Monday: Rain, mainly before 5 p.m. Patchy fog after noon. High near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A chance of rain before 7 p.m. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain after 1 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 10 p.m. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 36.
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