What’s Brewing in New Jersey: Rain, Then a Heatwave

New Jersey is about to get a taste of both sides of spring—first with unsettled weather, then a sharp jump in temperatures. Rainy days are on the way starting Wednesday evening, with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder likely through Thursday. The state won’t see its usual calm overnight weather; instead, winds will pick up as the storm moves in. Southern and coastal spots will feel the strongest gusts, reaching up to 25 mph. As for rain totals, don’t expect a drenching. Most areas will see less than half an inch, though thunderstorms could push some spots past that. Northern and western parts of the state will get a bit more, while the southeast stays on the drier side. Thursday drags on with cooler temps in the 60s and lingering showers, but Friday brings a break as the storm fades.The real shift happens over the weekend. Saturday warms up nicely, hitting the mid-70s to mid-80s inland. But if you live by the coast, expect a cooler breeze off the ocean. Sunday pushes even warmer, with most of the state hitting the 80s. Next week cranks up the heat even more—Monday could push into the 90s inland, which is way above what’s normal for mid-May. The only question is when the heat will ease off. Forecasters aren’t sure yet if Tuesday will stay scorching or start cooling down. For now, it looks like a classic case of spring flipping to summer fast.