Track of Jose Still Uncertain, Coastal Areas Should Prepare For Rip Currents and Rough Surf Regardless, Warm Start to the Work Week

Good morning, everyone! Today expect fog to gradually burn off, though it’ll likely remain just offshore and some of the peninsulas and islands may never get rid of it. It’ll be seasonably warm away from the fog, with highs ranging from 74 to 83 degrees.

Tonight fog will quickly push back onshore, dense in some areas. Some light drizzle or mist is possible along the coastline as well. Other than that it should be mainly dry. Low temperatures will range from 53 to 62 degrees.

Monday should feature partly sunny skies and the chance for an isolated shower or rumble of thunder. Most areas will start out foggy, and coastal areas could hang onto that fog for a good chunk of the day. Highs will range from 68 to 77 degrees. Clouds will increase again later in the day.

Monday night more fog is likely region-wide. Some of Jose’s far reaching impacts may include a shower or some drizzle starting Monday night. Lows will range from 53 to 62 degrees.

Tuesday expect mostly cloudy conditions across the area. Jose will at this point be located off the coast of North Carolina. Showers and perhaps some drizzle or light rain are likely across southern zones during the day Tuesday. High temperatures will range from 64 to 78 degrees, warmest north where precipitation is less likely and coolest south.

Tuesday night Jose will continue pushing northward, and will be off of the New Jersey coastline by Wednesday morning, likely as a Category 1 hurricane or strong tropical storm. Steady rain is likely across southern zones at this time, even though the storm is hundreds of miles to our south. Throughout the steady light rain across southern areas, some localized downpours are likely. A rumble of thunder can’t be ruled out either. Low temperatures Tuesday night will range from 52 to 61 degrees.

Wednesday Jose’s precipitation shield should shift to the south, but southern areas are likely to remain with light rain/drizzle for much of the day. An isolated downpour will remain possible. High temperatures will range from 65 to 74 degrees, again warmest north where precipitation is less likely.

Jose appears to push south Wednesday night.

As far as wind impacts, if the current track forecast is maintained, they shouldn’t be too bad. A few gusts to 30 MPH are possible for coastal areas. However, should the track shift north even by 50 miles…coastal zones could be in for heavier rain and stronger winds. This is why it is essential for everyone to stay tuned in the coming days, as these things can (and often do) change course very quickly.

Coastal zones should also expect increasing seas beginning Tuesday morning. Approximate wave heights should be expected as follows at local beaches:

Tuesday: 5–8 ft

Tuesday Night: 7–10 ft

Wednesday: 9–11 ft

Wednesday Night: 6–8 ft

Rip currents are also likely beginning Tuesday lasting through Thursday morning.

Stay tuned for further updates as the track of Jose becomes more clear over the coming days. Thanks for your support!