Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

A Few Clouds

94°F

34°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	W 12 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 10:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Jersey City NJ

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 11:47pm until July 4, 09:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 11:47pm until July 4, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 83 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 81 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 83. West wind around 8 mph.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 98. West wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.