Severe Storm and Dangerous Heat Risks through Friday

Severe thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening through Friday. Additionally, dangerous heat and humidity is expected for portions of the area Thursday through Friday. 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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jun 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Colonia NJ

Heat Advisory June 12, 09:00am until June 12, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 12, 09:00am until June 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. West 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.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Colonia NJ
 40.57°N 74.33°W (Elev. 98 ft)
4:08 am EDT Jun 12, 2026
9am EDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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