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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 5:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fords NJ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °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 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Fords NJ
 40.53°N 74.31°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
5:22 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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