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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Mostly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.8 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 28 Mar 12:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Metuchen NJ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Metuchen NJ
 40.53°N 74.34°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
4:10 pm EDT Mar 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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