Severe Storms Could Break Historic Heat Wave: Here’s When NJ Could See Relief

New Jersey is baking under an Extreme Heat Warning through Saturday evening, with heat index values expected to hit 100 to 115 degrees across the state, including normally cooler coastal and mountain areas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday afternoons, which could bring brief relief but also damaging winds. Sunday should finally offer a cooldown, with highs dropping to the upper 80s.