Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in Alaska and Southwest

An expansive storm system will bring widespread storms with a threat for flash flooding and severe weather to much of the central to eastern U.S. into early this week. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across interior Alaska this weekend. Elevated fire conditions also expected in the Southwest U.S.. Conditions will remain uncomfortably hot across the southern Plains and the Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ)

Lat: 40.62°NLon: 74.67°WElev: 105ft.

A Few Clouds

60°F

16°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Highland Park NJ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 64. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Highland Park NJ
 40.49°N 74.41°W (Elev. 56 ft)
2:30 am EDT Jun 21, 2026
2am EDT Jun 21, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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