Local weather forecast

Weather in Elwood, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 08217

Patchy rain nearby
Now59°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low60° / 53°
Rain chance86%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic and Cape May. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood waters.

Safety instructions

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby59°34% rain
12 PMLight drizzle57°68% rain
1 PMOvercast57°26% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby59°33% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby58°27% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby58°25% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby57°37% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby56°35% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby56°28% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby55°39% rain
9 PMOvercast56°26% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby56°26% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
60° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 86%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
58° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 90%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
64° 58°Overcast
Rain 37%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity81%
Pressure29.79 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph N
Wind gusts38 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:50 PM
Moonrise06:39 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 59°F
Coolest hour8 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 78%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 38 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 68% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

58°F, 25% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 38 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 68%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Elwood

New Jersey has humid summers, cool to cold winters and both inland and coastal weather influences. Coastal storms and nor'easters can bring strong wind and heavy precipitation.

Elwood is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 39.58°N latitude and 74.72°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Elwood weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 59°F in Elwood, NJ. Today's high is 60°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 38 mph. Relative humidity is 81%, pressure is 29.79 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elwood

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 58°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 90%.

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