Periods of light rain are expected in New Jersey starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Helene pass through the region. Forecasters indicate that while Helene is a powerful storm, very little of its moisture will reach the northeastern U.S.

Thursday will be warm with mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Showers are anticipated in northwest New Jersey, with the National Weather Service predicting a 60% to 80% chance of precipitation. A second round of rain, including scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, is expected tonight in northern and Central Jersey, with lows remaining in the 60s.

On Friday, scattered showers will likely develop, particularly in South Jersey, while some northern areas may remain dry. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter to half an inch in northeastern New Jersey by early afternoon. The weekend is forecasted to be similar, with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of rain, but not a total washout.

AccuWeather predicts minimal impact from Helene in New Jersey, stating that it will lose strength as it moves inland. The storm is currently making its way across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, where it is expected to make landfall later Thursday. Flash flood warnings extend into Georgia and the Carolinas as Helene threatens to bring intense winds and rainfall.

New Jersey residents can expect unsettled weather through early next week, but forecasters assure that the rain will not be severe. Outdoor plans should not be canceled, although keeping an eye on the forecast is advised. As the remnants of Helene move through, the weather will remain humid with a mixture of clouds and occasional rain.

The long-range forecast suggests the next significant weather event could occur mid-week, when a cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures and possibly the first frost of the season in parts of northern New Jersey.