Warmer Temps Build in Again

Discussion: A trough will swing through between Monday and Tuesday. It will drive a surface low to track along the SENJ coast, bringing synoptic rain and wind to NJ Monday PM into Tuesday AM. The trough then swings out and heights build Wednesday and stay positive through the weekend, allowing surface temps to respond with mild conditions. So the week should start cooler with rain and wind Monday night into Tuesday morning then gradually build warmer into the weekend. 50s Monday and Tuesday, 60s Wednesday and Thursday, then 70s Friday-Sunday.

Monday (April 18) high temperatures should max out in the lower-50s. Skies should be mixed with sun and clouds to start. Clouds should fill in by afternoon and rain should break out between late-afternoon and evening hours. Winds should be breezy out of the E, perhaps gusty along the ECNJ/SENJ coast. Overnight lows should fall into the lower-40s for most areas. Rain and wind should continue overnight, possibly some non-accumulating wet snow for NWNJ elevations. Coastal flooding is possible for ECNJ/SNJ coasts.

Tuesday (April 19) high temperatures should again max out in the lower-50s. The overnight rain and wind should end by sunrise. Skies should then be mixed with sun, clouds, and passing showers. Winds should be breezy out of the W/SW. Overnight lows should range from upper-30s to mid-40s from N to S.  

Wednesday (April 20) high temperatures should get back closer to 60, possibly into the lower-60s. Skies should be mostly sunny. Winds should be light-to-breezy out of the W. Overnight lows should range from near-40 to near-50 from N to S.

Thursday (April 21) high temperatures should reach into the mid-60s for most areas, possibly higher. Skies should start cloudy but improve through afternoon. Winds should be light out of the S. Overnight lows should fall to near-50 for most areas.

Friday (April 22) high temperatures should reach into the 70s. Skies should be mixed with sun and clouds. Winds should be light out of the S/SW. Overnight lows should fall into the lower-50s for most areas.

An early look at the weekend indicates highs in the 70s with mixed skies. Let’s take a closer look in a few days. Everyone have a great week and please be safe! JC

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Jonathan Carr

Jonathan Carr (JC) is the founder and sole operator of Weather NJ, New Jersey’s largest independent weather reporting agency. Since 2010, Jonathan has provided weather safety and forecasting services for New Jersey and immediate surrounding areas through the web, social media, and app spaces. Originally branded as Severe NJ Weather (before 2014), Weather NJ is proud to bring you accurate and responsible discussions ahead of high-stakes weather scenarios that impact the garden state. All Weather. All New Jersey.™