Plan on trick or treating? Keep an eye on the weather as we head into Halloween week.
New Jersey could see uncertain weather next week as forecasters track a possible coastal storm moving along the Mid-Atlantic coast. Details remain uncertain, and the potential impacts on Halloween are not yet clear.
Early computer models released by the National Weather Service show a low-pressure system forming in the Atlantic that could bring periods of rain to the region from midweek through Thursday. Timing, intensity and exact track of the storm are still unknown.
The system could combine with ongoing effects from Tropical Storm Melissa over the western Atlantic, which has contributed to beach erosion along the East Coast. Direct impacts from Melissa to New Jersey are not expected, though coastal conditions may still be affected.
Temperatures next week are expected to be lower than normal, with patches of frost possible in areas of NJ overnight. Forecasters emphasize that guidance for late-week weather, including Halloween, remains highly uncertain and could change as the system develops.
Residents are advised to monitor updates as the forecast becomes clearer. Early projections indicate that rain may range from light showers to more noticeable periods of moderate rainfall, depending on the storm’s track.
Whether the potential storm will affect Halloween in New Jersey is anybody’s guess.
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