Severe Storms, 80-Degree Temps In Parts Of NJ On Monday

NEW JERSEY - While autumn has officially descended on New Jersey, some residents may be experiencing beach weather on Monday as temperatures are expected to approach the 80-degree mark in parts of the state. The high temperatures will be paired with scattered afternoon and late night showers and thunderstorms, forecasters said.

The National Weather Service noted Monday morning that temperatures “well above normal” are especially likely along and south of the I-95 corridor.

One more day of temperatures well above normal (especially along and south of the 95 corridor) is expected today. We'll also continue to see scattered showers, and a few thunderstorms.

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Temperatures are expected to peak around the early afternoon, with areas such as Monmouth and Ocean counties slated to see readings of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Cape May and Philly regions could see temperatures around the 75-degree mark, with northern parts of the state to witness a cooler climate between 65 and 75 degrees.

Numerous thunderstorms with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning are expected throughout the state, according to the National Weather Service.

Residual rough surf and rip currents at the Jersey Shore could pose a threat to any swimmers in the state, New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said on Monday.

The silver lining: rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are expected, albeit higher amounts may be recorded locally in thunderstorms. Storms could continue into Tuesday, although there's only a 30 percent chance of rainfall.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 8 p.m., then patchy drizzle after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.