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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cape May County Airport (KWWD)

Lat: 39.02°NLon: 74.92°WElev: 23ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 6:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cape May Point NJ

Coastal Flood Watch September 23, 04:00pm until September 25, 01:00am
High Surf Advisory September 23, 08:00am until September 25, 06:00pm
Coastal Flood Advisory September 22, 04:00pm until September 22, 10:00pm
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Windy, with a northeast wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Windy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Windy, with a northeast wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Cape May Point NJ
 38.93°N 74.95°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
4:10 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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