Local weather forecast

Weather in Rio Grande, NJ

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 08242

Light drizzle
Now61°F

Light drizzle

High / Low64° / 57°
Rain chance88%
Wind30 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

5
High Surf Advisory issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 4:20AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Breaching of sand dunes is possible.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle61°42% rain
12 PMLight rain61°65% rain
1 PMLight drizzle60°48% rain
2 PMLight drizzle60°56% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby60°30% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby60°37% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby60°36% rain
6 PMLight rain60°71% rain
7 PMLight rain shower60°59% rain
8 PMLight rain shower59°48% rain
9 PMLight rain shower59°58% rain
10 PMLight rain shower59°43% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light drizzle
64° 57°Light drizzle
Rain 88%Gust 34 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
62° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 86%Gust 26 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
65° 61°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 48%Gust 18 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity77%
Pressure29.79 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind30 mph N
Wind gusts43 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:50 PM
Moonrise06:40 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 AM · 62°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 72%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 43 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 71% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 30 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

60°F, 30% rain chance and 29 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 43 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 30 mph, rain chance up to 71%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Rio Grande

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.

Rio Grande is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 39.02°N latitude and 74.87°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.

Rio Grande weather today

Light drizzle and 61°F in Rio Grande, NJ. Today's high is 64°F with a 88% rain chance. Winds are around 30 mph with gusts near 43 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 29.79 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rio Grande

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 62°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 86%.

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