Rainy day on the way

A cold front and a wave of low pressure will keep rain in the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas through the early evening. The rain will be heavy at times with winds from the southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Rainfall amounts of a half an inch to an inch and a half can be expected with localized flash flooding possible. Temperatures will rise into the lower to mid 50′s over the interior and immediate coast for highs. High temperatures elsewhere will rise into the mid to upper 50′s.

High pressure will take hold tonight through tomorrow with clearing skies. Winds will shift to the northwest at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will remain near normal through the period. Lows temperatures will fall into the lower to mid 30′s throughout the region. High temperatures will rebound into the lower to mid 50′s over the interior and mid 50′s along the coast.

High pressure will remain in control Thursday on through Sunday with scattered cloud cover. Cool yet tranquil weather conditions can be expected through the forecast period. Temperatures on Thursday will range from the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and lower to mid 40′s for highs. Temperatures on Friday will slowly moderate into the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and mid 40′s to lower 50′s for highs. Temperatures on Saturday and Sunday will range from the lower to mid 30′s and upper 40′s to mid 50′s for highs.

On Monday, an area of low pressure system will produce periods of scattered showers. Temperatures will range from the lower to mid 30′s for lows and lower to mid 50′s for highs.

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Meteorologist Steven DiMartino is the owner and forecaster of NYNJPAWeather.com with over 8 years of experience. His specialty is winter storms, severe weather, and specifically the weather along the New Jersey coast.

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