While recent years have seen an uptick in tornado frequency and intensity in New Jersey, it is not a sign the hotspot known as Tornado Alley is shifting.
Remember the day back in January when it was a bone-chilling 30 degrees on the boardwalk? The wind was howling and all you could think of was getting indoors, pouring a hot cup of coffee, and wrapping yourself with a blanket?
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.
Air quality is still in the "Hazardous" category for part of New Jersey Friday morning, as we look ahead to cleaner air, less haze, and a few spot showers.
The sky will still look ominous, the air will smell smoky, and air quality will be unhealthy across New Jersey on Wednesday, due to Canadian wildfires.
There will be a few hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms around New Jersey on a few days, but unfortunately not the widespread soaking we really need.