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Dangerous Heat and Humidity Wednesday through Saturday

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to build starting Wednesday through Saturday. Additionally, there will be a threat of thunderstorms on some of the days. View this briefing for details. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 15 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Jul 12:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Colonia NJ

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 12:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 10 mph. 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 between 10pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Colonia NJ
 40.57°N 74.33°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
5:37 pm EDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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