Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms will produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall over portions of the northern/central Plains into the mid/upper-Mississippi Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jul 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Westfield NJ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind around 9 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westfield NJ
 40.64°N 74.35°W (Elev. 115 ft)
1:18 pm EDT Jul 30, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 30, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 5, 2026
 
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