Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	5 Aug 5:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Fords NJ

Heat Advisory August 6, 10:00am until August 7, 08:00pm

Flash Flood Warning until August 5, 08:30pm

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Heat Advisory

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Flash Flood Warning until August 5, 08:30pm
NOW until 8:30pm Wed
Flash Flood Warning
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.