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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cape May County Airport (KWWD)

Lat: 39.02°NLon: 74.92°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Jun 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cape May NJ

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 12:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cape May NJ
 38.95°N 74.92°W (Elev. 7 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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