Rain Will Soak New Jersey Sunday As Hurricanes Move Out To Sea

New Jersey was spared from Hurricane Matthew's wrath, but rain from a non-tropical system will likely disrupt plans on Sunday.

The same system that caused severe thunderstorms, soaking rain and even snow across the central U.S. on Thursday pushed eastward into the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.

Some of Matthew's moisture may have gotten pulled northward, which would enhance rainfall from central Virginia to central Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Hurricane Nicole also is expected to move out to sea, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The forecast for New Jersey on Sunday is: Rain, mainly before noon. High near 64. Breezy, with a north wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a 10th and quarter of an inch possible.

While the rain is not expected to be heavy enough to cause flash flooding, water could pool in streets where leaves have clogged storm drains.

Residents heading to outdoor sporting events will want to be sure to grab an umbrella, poncho and/or rain jacket before heading out the door.

Temperatures will generally stay around average across the region on Sunday. Highs in the middle to upper 60s F will be common across interior areas, with lower 70s expected right along the coast.

Despite being a nuisance to those heading to outdoor plans, the rain will be beneficial in the short term for drought-stricken areas of the Northeast.

Areas from northern Pennsylvania and western New York to New England will still need days and weeks of soaking rain to completely alleviate drought conditions.

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