Summer feeling today in New Jersey with temps in the 80s; cooler weather arrives Friday

The heat is here! Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Mike Rizzo says it feels like summer today with highs near 85 degrees.

This spicy feeling comes with the strong sunshine that can easily cause sunburn today until 3 p.m. Please ensure to wear sunscreen at SPF 30 or higher today to best protect your skin!

Tonight's low dips to near 59 degrees with temperatures tomorrow notably cooler.

Highs near 67 for Friday with sun to start then clouds to finish.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy to overcast with periods of rain showers arriving after 3 p.m.

Sunday looks dreary and feels misty and damp. Drizzle passes throughout Sunday.

The sun returns on Monday with highs near 77 degrees. However, it will likely be unsettled through next week with higher humidity, warm temperatures and rounds of clouds and afternoon showers.

NOTE: The ocean water is cold: 48 - 53 degrees. It is important to ensure that swimmers or those participating in water sports take the right precautions when entering any bodies of cold water.