Feeling "well done" after this weekend of ferocious heat and humidity? I could find four weather stations that hit triple-digits on Sunday: Point Pleasant (101°), Sea Girt (101°), Seaside Heights (101°), and Atlantic City International Airport in Egg Harbor Township (100°, breaking the record from 1981).

Yes, it was hotter along the coast!

Our heat wave ends Monday ... eventually. The day will start with sunshine and some fog, with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. It's still going to be a steamy summer day, with temperatures mainly in the 70s Monday morning. High temps will range from the lower 80s in North Jersey to the lower 90s in South Jersey. The heat index ("feels like" or "apparent" temperature) could reach 100+ degrees for another day.

HRRR model temperature forecast for Monday afternoon. Note that most of NJ may still hit 90+ degrees. (College of DuPage Meteorology)
HRRR model temperature forecast for Monday afternoon. Note that most of NJ may still hit 90+ degrees. (College of DuPage Meteorology)
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A Heat Advisory continues for far southern New Jersey — Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties — until 7 p.m.

Then a cold front will spark a line of strong to severe thunderstorms will arrive sometime later Monday. (You might say our extreme heat wave will end with a bang.)

Monday's severe weather outlook, painting all of New Jersey in a slight risk of severe weather (level 2 of 5). (NOAA / SPC)
Monday's severe weather outlook, painting all of New Jersey in a slight risk of severe weather (level 2 of 5). (NOAA / SPC)
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Forecast models do show some variations in storm timing. The "main event" squall line could push into NW NJ as early as Noon or 1 p.m. On the flip side of the state, the southern coast may remain storm-free until as late as 7 or 8 p.m. (I'm leaning toward Monday evening as prime time for thunderstorms.)

High-res NAM model forecast for Monday evening, showing a line of powerful thunderstorms charging across the Garden State. (College of DuPage Meteorology)
High-res NAM model forecast for Monday evening, showing a line of powerful thunderstorms charging across the Garden State. (College of DuPage Meteorology)
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Given our trio of hot, humid days, it should be no surprise that these thunderstorms will reach severe limits. Very heavy rain is practically a guarantee, with 1 to 2 inches widespread and 3 to 4+ inches locally. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey through Tuesday morning.

Damaging 70 mph winds, frequent lightning, hail, and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out through Monday evening. A familiar story over the past two months. Bottom line: It's going to be a stormy night.

Tuesday is looking pretty soggy too, with periods of rain pretty much all day. At least the rain, clouds, and cooler air mass will keep temperatures at bay. No more 90s! Highs will only reach the mid 70s, at best, Tuesday afternoon.

Final showers should exit the Garden State early Wednesday morning, as the door opens to (somewhat) less humid air. (I wouldn't call it dry, but dew points scaling back from the 70s to about 60 should be a welcome change of pace.) I'm not entirely sure skies will become sunny, but the day should become brighter. High temps will be pleasant and below-normal once again, in the lower 80s.

If all goes well, we'll have a fantastic stretch of weather to close out the week! My forecast calls for sunshine and seasonable mid 80s for both Thursday and Friday. I'm optimistic the dry weather will continue into the weekend too, with upper 80s and partly-mostly cloudy skies for Saturday and Sunday.

Given the double threat of intense steamy, stormy weather, please be safe out there!

Dan Zarrow is Chief Meteorologist for Townsquare Media New Jersey. Follow him on Facebook or Twitter for the latest forecast and realtime weather updates.

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