News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Michele Powers says some much needed rain is on the way on Monday afternoon and evening.

MONDAY - WEATHER TO WATCH: Mostly cloudy with potential of widespread rain. Cold front skirts us to the west and making western counties prone to more moderate rainfall and gusty storms. Showers drift in around 10:30 a.m. for northwestern region. Thunderstorms fire up after 6 p.m. into evening, in Salem Co. first then filtering across. The Shore sees almost no action or rain. Highs near 78. Lows near 63.

TUESDAY: Sun and more clouds mix with a chance of stray shower in the afternoon. Active westerly winds, gusting towards 20 MPH. Highs near 80 degrees. Lows near 63.

WEDNESDAY: Shower chances increase for both morning and afternoon. Highs near 79. Lows near 62.

THURSDAY: Sun and more clouds in the afternoon. Mild with highs near 84. Lows near 64.