Record-Shattering Heat To Scorch NJ This Week

Surging temperatures this week could bring record-breaking warmth to New Jersey, according to the latest forecast.

“A significant warm up is expected to continue through the upcoming weekend with the potential for record breaking temperatures,” National Weather Service forecasters said Monday.

Things will get as warm as 15 to 30 degrees above average.

The average temperature in April for New Jersey is in the mid-60s, according to forecasters.

"As of now, expecting highs in the low to mid 80s on Tuesday, with upper 80s to low 90s on Wednesday and possibly into Thursday," National Weather Service forecasters said.

The record highest temperature in Trenton for April 15 is 87 degrees, which was set in 1994, according to the National Weather Service.

If temperatures reach 90, it will be the first 90-degree day of the year and the first since September.

Temperatures will be cooler near and along the coast.

Wildfires will be a concern Monday. However, winds will be light through the rest of the week, so while conditions will be dry, the wildfire risk is low.

A shower or storm is possible each afternoon Tuesday through Thursday, but the rainfall is not expected to be significant.

Here's the latest forecast.

North Jersey

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Central Jersey

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

South Jersey

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.