When Will The Rain Stop In West Orange? (Weekend Weather Forecast)

WEST ORANGE, NJ — When will the rain stop this weekend in West Orange? Hopefully by Sunday, according to the latest weather forecast.

A flood watch has been issued for much of New Jersey this weekend, with several inches of rain possibly headed the state’s way. A flood watch for Essex County began at noon on Friday and will run through 6 p.m. on Saturday. Read More: Heavy Downpours, Storm Forecast Prompts Flood Watches In NJ

The silver lining? This rain is much-needed, as much of the state is "abnormally dry" and some areas even reaching "moderate drought" level, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Here’s when the rain is expected to stop in West Orange, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 86. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

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