Record-setting high temps are possible for a second straight day on Wednesday
New Jersey's brief flirtation with summer-like weather should last one more day.
Records fell on Tuesday and more could be broken Wednesday (see update below) as temperatures will climb into the low 80s once more.
Wet weather might be headed our way on Thursday and Friday, according to AcciWeather.com. (AccuWeather.com) There will be a mix of sun and clouds, the National Weather Service says. The presence of clouds "could preclude record-breaking warmth in some spots," the service said in its morning forecast discussion.
Temperatures are expected to peak at 85 in Newark, 84 in Trenton and 82 in Atlantic City. The Oct. 19 records are 82 in Newark (set in 1945), 83 in Trenton (set in 1963) and 80 in Atlantic City (set in 1991).
Another mild evening is ahead as the mercury falls only into the 60s.
It gets a bit cooler Thursday when highs only reach the low 70s. There's about a 30 percent chance of showers. Otherwise expect partly sunny conditions.
There's a chance of rain Thursday night and then a greater likelihood of precipitation on Friday.
A dry, but cool weekend follows with highs only in the 60s both Saturday and Sunday.
UPDATE: Daily temperature records were broken Wednesday in Newark, Atlantic City, Trenton, New York City and Philadelphia, according to afternoon climate reports from the National Weather Service. The high in Newark and Philadelphia reached 86 degrees, the high in Atlantic City and Trenton reached 85, and the high in Central Park in Manhattan reached 84.
NJ Advance Media staff writer Len Melisurgo contributed to this report. Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JeffSGoldman. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
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