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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ)

Lat: 40.62°NLon: 74.67°WElev: 105ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Chester NJ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Chester NJ
 40.78°N 74.73°W (Elev. 778 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 pm EDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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