Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ)

Lat: 40.62°NLon: 74.67°WElev: 105ft.

Thunderstorm

81°F

27°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 19 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Watchung NJ

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Juneteenth

    High: 90 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Watchung NJ
 40.63°N 74.47°W (Elev. 410 ft)
2:11 pm EDT Jun 19, 2025
3pm EDT Jun 19, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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