New Jersey
Thunderstorms with up to 3 inches of rain in N.J. forecast starting tomorrow

Thunderstorms with significant rainfall could drench New Jersey with 1 to 2 inches of precipitation from late Thursday night through Friday.
The National Weather Service forecasts widespread rain developing Thursday night, with heaviest rainfall concentrated along the I-95 corridor and points north and west.
Storm total precipitation is predicted to range from 1 to 2 inches in these areas, with some locations potentially receiving up to 3 inches.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected starting Thursday afternoon and into Friday.AccuWeather.com
While major river and stream flooding is not anticipated, residents should prepare for possible urban street and low-lying area flooding.
Temperatures will remain mild, with highs reaching the low to mid 70s on Thursday before cooling to the 60s on Friday due to the rain-cooled air mass.
Winds will be light and variable, shifting from southwest to northwest throughout the day.
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The Mother’s Day weekend outlook improves significantly, with mostly sunny skies and gradually warming temperatures.
Saturday will see highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, increasing to the mid-70s by Sunday and potentially reaching the mid to upper 70s by Monday.
A slight chance of showers returns Monday night into Tuesday as a low-pressure system approaches from the south.
Temperatures are expected to remain about 5 degrees above normal for mid-May.
Residents should be prepared for wet roads and potential travel disruptions during the Friday morning commute, and have umbrellas and rain gear ready Thursday night and Friday.
Generative AI was used to produce an initial draft of this story, which was reviewed and edited by NJ Advance Media staff.