The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures could reach 80 degrees in New Jersey this week, with winds expected to gust between 20 and 25 mph creating conditions favorable for fire spread. The weather service predicts a significant warming trend through midweek, followed by a return to cooler weather thereafter with multiple chances of rain. A cold front is expected to arrive on Wednesday, bringing showers and thunderstorms, but temperatures are expected to drop to around 60 degrees.