Early Look At Eclipse Day Forecast: Will Clouds Block N.J. View?

UPDATE: Here is the forecast for the day, courtesy of The Weather Channel:

ORIGINAL STORY: They say it's going to be quite a show. But where's the best place to see the solar eclipse in New Jersey?

The weather could pose a problem - or it could work in your favor - depending on where you are in New Jersey on Monday.

The eclipse will begin for New Jerseyans at about 1:20 p.m., peak at about 2:45 p.m. and end shortly before 4 p.m. on Aug. 21.

Here is where clouds could present a problem - or not:

Based on the AccuWeather map above, it appears that the view from Middletown, New Brunswick and Trenton, and north, will be good. Anything south of those towns will be fair.

Read more: Solar Eclipse 2017: When To Watch In New Jersey, Best Viewing Tips

The National Weather Service has predicted that the weather for northern and central New Jersey will be clear all day on Monday, while the weather to the south will be "mostly sunny."

The path of the total solar eclipse stretches from Lincoln Beach, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina. In this swath, the moon will completely cover the sun.

When this occurs, the sun's atmosphere, known as the corona, will be visible, according to AccuWeather. Outside of the path of totality, observers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will see a partial eclipse.

AAA Mid-Atlantic, meanwhile, released a statement saying it hopes that New Jerseyans and Pennsylvanians "will remember safety first" if they choose to drive during the eclipse, and warned motorists about getting distracted.

AccuWeather photo