Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sussex, Sussex Airport (KFWN)

Lat: 41.2°NLon: 74.63°WElev: 410ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Highland Lakes NJ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Highland Lakes NJ
 41.15°N 74.48°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
4:09 pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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