Briefing for Heat, Severe Storm, and Flash Flood Risks through Thursday

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through Wednesday. There is also a threat of isolated severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. Flash flooding from locally heavy rainfall is possible on Thursday. See this briefing for details on these hazards. Read More >

Current conditions at

Somerville, Somerset Airport (KSMQ)

Lat: 40.62°NLon: 74.67°WElev: 105ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 30 Jul 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chester NJSimilar City Names

Heat Advisory July 30, 07:48am until July 30, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 30, 07:48am until July 30, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Chester NJSimilar City Names
 40.79°N 74.7°W (Elev. 748 ft)
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