Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newark, Newark International Airport (KEWR)

Lat: 40.68°NLon: 74.17°WElev: 16ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Aug 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newark NJ

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newark NJ
 40.73°N 74.18°W (Elev. 121 ft)
6:45 am EDT Aug 29, 2026
8am EDT Aug 29, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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