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Today, New Jersey will enjoy sunny skies with temperatures reaching near 70 degrees. A gentle northwest wind at around 5 mph will shift southward in the afternoon, providing a pleasant day overall. In some areas, temperatures could get as high as 74. Tonight, the region faces a slight chance of showers after 3 am as clouds increase. Temperatures will drop to around 50 degrees, with a south wind of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. On Friday, the morning may see a chance of showers before 9 am, followed by a likelihood of rain after