Dan Zarrow's Forecast

The first weekend of fall will be an inclement one, as New Jersey braces for several rounds of heavy rain, 50+ mph wind gusts, and moderate coastal flooding.

The newly upgraded tropical storm is spinning about 400 miles south of New Jersey as of Friday afternoon, and will be a big weekend rain, wind, and wave maker.

Expect a wet, windy, cloud, cool first weekend of autumn for New Jersey, as a coastal storm system slides directly overhead.

First raindrops are still about 36 hours away, but an extended period of heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf looks likely for New Jersey this weekend.

Big waves, beach erosion, storm surge, and coastal flooding are likely. Significant rain, wind, and severe weather are unlikely.

Widespread 90s will hang on for a few more days, before clouds and rain allow thermometers across New Jersey to relax this weekend.

While neither Hurricane Franklin nor Tropical Storm Idalia are expected to have serious direct impacts in New Jersey, they may still affect our surf and/or sky.

Heat and humidity will fuel a round of strong thunderstorms Monday evening, with potential impacts ranging from heavy rain to gusty winds to hail to a tornado.

Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected across New Jersey during the daytime hours Friday, which may produce flooding and severe weather concerns.

Heavy rain would be great, easing New Jersey's drought and wildfire concerns. Severe weather, not so much.

From sun to storms and back again, our flip-flopping June weather continues, and New Jersey's upcoming thunderstorms could be even stronger than the last ones.

While showers and thunderstorms may dampen your plans starting around midday Wednesday, New Jersey's crops, lawns, and reservoirs really need the rain.