Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from July 16, 03:00 PM EDT until July 17, 03:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Iselin NJ

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

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Heavy
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 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 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. 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 76. 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 69.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. 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 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.