Sunny Start, Rainy Middle: New Jersey’s Mother’s Day Weather

New Jersey will begin Mother’s Day weekend with a pleasant, sunny Friday. Winds from the west keep the air mild and dry, with temperatures climbing into the 60s. A lone shower might break out in the afternoon, but it’s unlikely to disrupt plans. Saturday is where the weather changes. A storm system rolls in during the morning and afternoon, turning the sky gray. Rain will spread from scattered to widespread as the day progresses, with a chance of thunderstorms where atmospheric instability exists. Severe storms are not expected, yet forecasters advise caution for a few stronger bursts.Coastal areas will feel the impact of strong winds, reaching about 25 mph from the south. Seas along the shoreline could rise to between three and six feet, making beach outings risky. By evening, rainfall will taper off, leaving total drops between a quarter and half an inch. Sunday, the actual Mother’s Day, looks clear for most of the day. Warmth will lift temperatures into the upper 70s and even hit 80 degrees in some spots. However, a cold front will arrive late at night, bringing showers and possibly more thunderstorms into Monday morning. Monday’s start to the week will be cooler. North winds could gust up to 25 mph near the coast, but daytime temperatures should remain comfortable. Tuesday promises mostly dry conditions and seasonal warmth, though confidence in the forecast drops as the week moves on.