Hazardous Weather Outlook Kicks Off NJ Thanksgiving Week Forecast

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued across New Jersey for what is expected to be a very windy Sunday. The conditions could make travel difficult and may cause scattered power outages, according to National Weather Service.

The area could experience gusts up to 50 mph.

In a Wind Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, forecasters explain the winds are increasing in advance of a strong cold front that is approaching the area. The strongest winds will occur before noon, and should diminish as the day goes on.

"Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected," the NWS Wind Advisory said. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."

Residents should also secure light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans.

The rest of the Thanksgiving week forecast includes some chilly temperatures but nothing too threatening as of now.

The Weather Channel says an arriving cold front will drop temperatures below average starting Wednesday and going into Thanksgiving Day. Another southward dip in the jet stream along with a cold front will begin to slide into the area, bringing colder-than-average temperatures next weekend, according to the Weather Channel's forecast.

Here is the Thanksgiving Week forecast:

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 46 by 5pm. Breezy, with a northwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.