AccuWeather Forecast: Breezy Conditions, Coastal Flooding, and Marathon Weather

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🏃 Ideal conditions are expected for the marathon on Sunday, with a chilly start near 45 degrees Fahrenheit and light westerly breezes.
• ☀️ By noon on Sunday, temperatures will reach around 53 degrees, providing perfect weather for runners.

Current Conditions and Today's Forecast

• ☁️ This morning is cloudy with a few sprinkles, and temperatures will remain in the 50s, with the upper 40s in the city.
• 💨 Winds are from the northeast at around 7 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, making it feel cooler than the actual temperature.
• 🌊 The northeast winds range from 3 to 17 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph near the coast, contributing to breezy conditions.

Thursday's Weather and Coastal Flooding

• 🌬️ Winds will become even stronger on Thursday, with gusts up to 35-40 mph.
• ⚠️ A coastal flood advisory is in effect for Ocean County from noon today through 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, with up to 1 foot of inundation expected.
• 🌧️ Widespread showers are expected to begin early Thursday morning, especially north and west of the city, with rain continuing on and off throughout the day and into the evening.
• ⛈️ Some of the rain could be heavy, leading to a chance for localized flooding and ponding during the evening commute.

Rainfall Totals and Drought Relief

• 💧 Average rainfall totals are expected to range between one to two inches, with some areas potentially receiving up to three inches.
• 🌱 This rainfall is much needed and is hoped to alleviate drought conditions, particularly the severe drought in northwest New Jersey.

Hurricane Melissa and Extended Forecast

• 🌀 Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 major hurricane, is impacting Cuba and the Dominican Republic, and is expected to track well offshore from Thursday into Friday.
• 💨 The weekend and Halloween are expected to be breezy but mainly dry, with a mix of sunshine and clouds.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be in the 50s on Monday and Tuesday.