Dangerous Heat and Humidity Today through Saturday

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to build starting today through Saturday. Additionally, there will be a threat of thunderstorms on some of the days. View this briefing for details. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mcguire Air Force Base (KWRI)

Lat: 40.02°NLon: 74.6°WElev: 135ft.

A Few Clouds

97°F

36°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 1 Jul 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Forked River NJ

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 05:25pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 05:25pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then isolated showers between 4am and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then isolated showers between 4am and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Forked River NJ
 39.86°N 74.28°W (Elev. 118 ft)
4:09 pm EDT Jul 1, 2026
5pm EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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