Hot, Sunny Days, Cool Nights in the Forecast For Independence Day Weekend

The weekend forecast is sure to have something that will appeal to everyone this weekend. Beachgoers will have picture perfect warm and sunny days; campers are sure to be happy with the comfortable cool night temperatures.
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National Weather Service Independence Day Weekend Forecast
Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Fireworks and Brush Fire Risk
The heat of July and unusual dryness will lead to high risk of brush fires this weekend in some areas.
For example, a building heat wave can lead to fast-changing, dry conditions in parts of the Northeast.
Portions of Southern New Jersey have become abnormally dry or are in some sort of drought condition.
Be sure to have the means to extinguish any fire that gets started from camping or fireworks quickly.
Local weather conditions have already led or will lead to tinder dry brush in some areas. Even the action of parking vehicles on a dry, grassy area can start a fire. In this case, the hot exhaust can be enough to ignite tall grass.
Falling, burning ambers from fireworks and sparklers are the main concern.
Possession of fireworks in New Jersey is Illegal. Fireworks possession is a disorderly persons offense, but possession with the intent to sell is a fourth-degree offense, with a possible maximum penalty of 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.
Many local and state law enforcement agencies have announced a “zero tolerance policy” for possession of fireworks this weekend.
“Because safety is our number one concern during Fourth of July celebrations, we encourage New Jersey residents to attend community fireworks displays that are handled by professionals with the appropriate permits,” Attorney General Paula Dow said.
“Illegal fireworks will not be tolerated in New Jersey,” stated Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The vast majority of these dangerous items are brought into our state by adults, but it is children who suffer many of the injuries,” he added.
Hearing and sight can be permanently damaged when even a simple firecracker goes off too close to a person’s head. Larger charges such as M-80s can easily remove fingers, or otherwise maim users.
Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com contributed to this report