Super Hot and Stormy

Discussion: Temperatures exceeded 100 today (Thursday) in many locations. I doubt many NJ spots will dip below the 75-80 range overnight tonight (Thursday night). Isolated thunderstorms can pop up at any time but so far quiet. The death ridge/ring of fire storm pattern will start to break down tonight through this weekend. Very hot temperatures and elevated humidity will persist through Saturday, with some relief Sunday and much more relief next week as we return to more of a zonal pattern with even some lower heights sneaking into the Mid-Atlantic US region. Saturday and Sunday should be the stormiest days of this stretch but that’s not to say all day washouts. More like tropical downpours/thunderstorms isolated between periods of sun and clouds. Today (Thursday) and Friday are more of an isolated storm threat. Just keep in mind that not everyone could see rain/storms but at least some will…theme of the year so far! Next week should see highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s/60s. This should feel amazing after this current air mass.

Everyone have a wonderful 4^th of July. Please stay as cool and hydrated as your situation possibly allows. Please respect the power of the possible thunderstorms this weekend. An air mass like this is pure thunderstorm fuel…the kind of thunderstorm that can feature damaging winds. Please stay situationally aware of storms via radar and Weather NJ radar observation posts.

Forecast

Friday (July 3) high temperatures should reach near-100 again away from the ocean and maybe near-90 right along the ocean. Skies should be mostly sunny with a hazy, hot and humid feel. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible. Winds should be light out of the W with overnight lows dipping back to the 75-83 range.

Saturday (July 4) high temperatures should reach the 95-100 range for most NJ locations even the coast. Skies should start out mostly sunny but afternoon-evening showers and thunderstorms are possible…larger chance of storms than Friday and these storms can pack a punch wind-wise. Winds should be light out of the W/NW. Overnight lows should fall to the 68-76 range NNJ to SNJ as storm chances persist into Sunday morning.

Sunday (July 5) high temperatures should reach into the mid-90s for most NJ areas away from the ocean and maybe mid-to-upper 80s for coasties. Skies should remain unsettled with a lot of hot sun but ample shower and thunderstorm chances capable of producing high winds. Winds should be light out of the E/SE. Overnight lows should fall back to the upper-60s/lower-70s.

An early look at next week (July 6-10) indicates daily high temps returning back to the 80s and in some cases (elevations) upper-70s. That should feel fantastic after this crap!!! Week looks mostly dry which is no good for drought conditions. But we will be free from the heatwave…for now. Have a wonderful 4^th of July Weekend 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 discussion and forecasting services for New Jersey and surrounding areas through the web and social media. Originally branded as Severe NJ Weather (before 2014), Weather NJ is proud to bring you accurate and responsible forecast discussion ahead of high-stakes weather scenarios that impact this great garden state of ours. All Weather. All New Jersey.™ Be safe! JC