Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ)

Lat: 40.62°NLon: 74.67°WElev: 105ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	16 Jul 2:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Highland Park NJ

Flood Watch July 16, 03:00pm until July 17, 03:00am

Heat Advisory July 17, 10:00am until July 17, 08:00pm

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Flood Watch

Heat Advisory

Overnight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Heavy
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.