Dramatic 60 Degree Weather Shift Coming To NJ

After days of record-setting heat, thunderstorms and a dramatic temperature shift could impact the Garden State over the weekend and into the workweek, forecasters say.

The heat will continue Friday and Saturday with highs in the 70s and a chance of thunderstorms Friday evening, the National Weather Service says.

"Above average temperatures continue today into Saturday," the NWS said Friday. "Some showers and thunder for parts of the area today into early evening."

The picture will change dramatically on Sunday.

"A strong cold front will cross through the area Sunday morning, resulting in a period of showers and some thunderstorms," f0recasters said. "Much cooler, below normal temperatures are expected into early next week. Widespread frost and/or freeze appears likely Monday night into Tuesday morning."

Forecasters predict that the state will be "outright chilly on Monday with sub-freezing temps possible Monday night."

How Low?

How low will the temperatures go?

Some areas could see temperatures in the 30s on Sunday and into the 20s on Monday night.

The state may also soaked by thunderstorms on Sunday, with a better than 70 percent chance of precipitation, according to the chart.

"The heaviest downpours are most likely along the Gulf Coast and from the mid-Atlantic to New England," said Accuweather.

Temperatures are likely to climb back into the spring-like 70s by Wednesday, the NWS says.