HEAT ALERT: Storms exit for now but the heat and humidity return Saturday
A few storms may pop up later in the day Saturday. Watch for tropical-like downpours again.
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A flash flood warning is in effect for northeastern Monmouth County until 9:45 p.m.
The storms have cleared for the night, but the heat and humidity remain. Temperatures won't cool very much overnight and will stay in the 70s.
The rest of the weekend turns hot and mostly dry. An isolated late-day shower or thunderstorm is possible Saturday, but most communities will stay rain-free. Heat and humidity build even further Sunday and Monday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 90s. A few scattered showers return Tuesday before slightly cooler temperatures arrive during the second half of next week.
Overall, the stretch from Sunday through Tuesday will feel very summer-like, with above-average temperatures and only isolated opportunities for rain outside of today's storms.
Saturday: Hot and humid with increasing clouds and a slight chance of a late-day shower or thunderstorm. Highs around 90 degrees, with heat index values in the mid-90s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-80s.
Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs in the lower to mid-80s.
