News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Joe Martucci says it will be a hot and humid Monday with sunny skies in New Jersey.

WHAT'S NEW: Monday will be hotter and more humid than in days past, especially this weekend. Expect temperatures to feel into the low- to mid-90s.

WHAT'S NEXT: A cold front will pass by late Monday, helping to increase some cloud cover, but it should pass without bringing around any significant shower/storm threat. There will be a noticeable drop in humidity levels heading into Tuesday. The next chance for rain arrives by Friday.

FORECAST:

OVERNIGHT: A few passing clouds with warm temperatures and a touch of a humid feeling. Lows in the mid-60s to low-70s.

MONDAY: Turning hotter and feeling more humid. Feels-like temperatures will be in the low- to mid-90s. Expect mostly sunny skies at first with a cold front passing by later on in the day. The winds will shift late night, allowing drier air to move down for Monday night into Tuesday. Highs in the upper-80s to low-90s. Lows in the low-50s to low-60s.

TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Lows in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY: Lots of sunshine. Highs in the upper-70s to low-80s. Lows in the upper-50s to low-60s.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and breezy at times. Highs in the upper-70s to low-80s. Lows in the mid- to upper-60s.

FRIDAY: Increasing clouds with showers later on. Highs in the upper-70s to low-80s. Lows in the upper-60s to low-70s.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the mid- to upper-70s. Lows in the low- to mid-60s.

SUNDAY: Rain showers moving away, to a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid-to upper-70s. Lows in the upper-50s to low-60s.