Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Flash Flooding Threats in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Four Corners Region

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall may bring significant flash flooding across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the night, and additional flash flooding concerns across New England on Wednesday. Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring a flash flood risk to the Four Corners region, especially in burn scar areas Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 28 Jul 8:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cranford NJ

Flood Watch July 28, 09:54pm until July 29, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 28, 09:54pm until July 29, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Cranford NJ
 40.64°N 74.29°W (Elev. 46 ft)
9:21 pm EDT Jul 28, 2026
9pm EDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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