Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Thursday

Severe thunderstorms posing a risk for strong gusts and/or large hail are possible across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday afternoon and evening. Excessive rainfall may bring flash and urban flooding over the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jul 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fords NJ

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fords NJ
 40.55°N 74.28°W (Elev. 59 ft)
4:08 am EDT Jul 9, 2026
6am EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 15, 2026
 
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