Severe Storm and Dangerous Heat Risks through Friday

Severe thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening through Friday. Additionally, dangerous heat and humidity is expected for portions of the area Thursday through Friday. View this briefing for details. Read More >

Current conditions at

Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ)

Lat: 40.62°NLon: 74.67°WElev: 105ft.

Partly Cloudy with Haze

91°F

33°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.6 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 12 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chester NJSimilar City Names

Severe T-storm Watch until June 12, 09:00pm
Heat Advisory June 12, 03:55pm until June 12, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
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    Severe T-storm Watch until June 12, 09:00pm
    Heat Advisory June 12, 03:55pm until June 12, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 90 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Chester NJSimilar City Names
 40.79°N 74.7°W (Elev. 748 ft)
3:17 pm EDT Jun 12, 2026
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