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When Will NJ See More Rain: Latest Forecast
The Garden State is badly in need of moisture as we're under a drought warning. Here's what the forecast says:
NEW JERSEY — As conditions are the driest they've been in the Garden State in nearly 120 years, New Jerseyans are wondering: when will we finally get some impactful rain? Here's what the latest forecast has to say.
New Jersey has seen six to 11 inches less rain than normal since June, according to the Department of Environmental Protection. This extended period of dryness has sparked numerous wildfires, lowered the state's reservoirs and now, water conservation is being recommended as we enter a drought warning. Read more: Drought Warning In Fire-Ravaged NJ, Murphy Urges Water Conservation
We will see some rain showers Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service's Mt. Holly bureau. However, they won't be enough to make a real difference - likely a tenth of an inch of rain. And areas near and north of Philadelphia probably won't see any rainfall at all.
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After that, we probably won't see measurable rainfall for at least another week, forecasters say.
"Many lake and reservoir levels may continue to drop into next week," AccuWeather forecasters said. "The drying streambeds are taking a toll on aquatic life with a significant fish kill occurring in some cases."
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As we head into next week, a cold front will approach from the west, but it won't bring much moisture, forecasters say. Some light showers are possible north of Philadelphia, according to the National Weather Service, but again, nothing to put a dent in the drought.
Through middle to late next week, forecasters are tracking the possibility of some unsettled weather that could bring rain, "though a lot of uncertainty remains" as it's still too early to tell, the National Weather Service said.
Here's the latest forecast.
North Jersey
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Central Jersey
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
South Jersey
Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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