Extreme Heat Warning, strong thunderstorms Friday

Friday will not be a nice weather day, as dangerous heat and humidity return to New Jersey. An Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory, and Air Quality Alert (Code Orange) have been issued. High temperatures today are forecast to reach the mid 90s, with a heat index as high as 108. In addition, all the ingredients will be there for spotty strong thunderstorms, moving from northwest to southeast from late Friday afternoon into the evening hours. Gusty winds, downpours, and lightning will be the big concerns.

The weekend will not be as hot, and humidity will scale back slightly. Saturday actually looks like a nice summer day. Sunday’s forecast has trended wetter and steamier. We will be back in the 90s next week.

Friday NJ weather: Dangerous heat, strong thunderstorms

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