New Jersey faces cool weather and potential coastal storm

New Jersey is experiencing a period of unseasonably cool and cloudy weather, described as ‘September gloom,’ due to a stalled frontal boundary to the south. Forecasts indicate daily chances of rain throughout the week, with temperatures expected to struggle to reach 70 degrees.

Attention is shifting toward a potential coastal storm system, or nor’easter, expected to develop off the shoreline late this week and into the weekend. This system could bring increased rain, wind, and surf impacts, including tidal flooding and large waves, particularly along the eastern edges of the state. While the exact timing and intensity remain uncertain, meteorologists are monitoring the volatile forecast closely.