Jersey Shore Weather: Near 100-Degree Heat, Thunderstorm Chances Arrive Later This Week

A stretch of summerlike weather is headed for the Jersey Shore, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s by Thursday before thunderstorms return to the forecast.

Beachgoers and residents along the Jersey Shore can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather before heat and humidity build later this week, bringing the potential for thunderstorms and near-record temperatures.

The hottest day of the forecast period is expected Thursday, when temperatures could approach 100 degrees in some locations, creating dangerous heat con...