There is a FREEZE WATCH in effect for NW New Jersey for the first freeze of the season to take place on Friday morning that could damage sensitive plants.

Temperatures will be in the 60s for the rest of this week. It will be colder in the mornings with breezy north-northeasterly winds through the next several days. The sun will shine perfectly with a generally clear sky.

Thin clouds begin to move in on Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of a developing coastal storm. This coastal storm will form along the SE coast off of the Carolinas and slowly move northward. How close does it come? Tough to say at this stage, as it depends on the strength of this gorgeous weather pattern that finishes our week.

However, considerations should be made for possible major impacts to the coastal communities of New Jersey with erosion, strong/damaging wind gusts, and lots of rain. These impacts will vary depending on the exact track of the storm, but coastal communities should pay close attention and make any necessary considerations for Sunday/Monday.

Although the MOST LIKELY scenario is hard to pinpoint, we can assess the WORST CASE, which would be gusts near 50-60 mph, significant beach erosion, coastal flooding, and up to 4" of rain. Although this is NOT the MOST LIKELY scenario at this time, it is one that should be considered within the realm of possibility.