Over the past couple of days, the last remnants of what was Tropical Storm Fay had been spinning about in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Although the bulk of the precipitation had fallen over much of Central Pennsylvania during that time, New Jersey, particularly the southern part received some rain, but not much. However, that changed on Saturday morning as a cold front that is serving as the leading edge of high pressure began to move in from the west.

At about 5:00 AM this morning, rain began to fall over the Central Jersey area, particularly in Northwestern Middlesex County. According to the latest data received from the Greg’s Weather Center WX Station, which is back in operation, 0.28 inches of rain fell, which represents 72 percent of the total rainfall seen by the area over the past two weeks. There were no rumbles of thunder over the region this morning, but there was a brief downpour. More unstable weather is in store for today with clouds hanging overhead, and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms throughout the day and early evening.

Temperatures are expected to hover around the 80 degree mark. The low temperature was 67 degrees at about 6:20 AM this morning after a high of 78.7 on Friday. Humidity began to go on the rise on Friday as the moisture from Fay’s remnants began to move into the area. However, the moisture came mostly in the form of clouds although there were some brief spritzes of rain along with occasional drizzle. It really wasn’t until the front began to come through on Saturday morning that there was more significant rainfall.