Scattered showers are likely on Thanksgiving Day, with a few embedded thunderstorms being possible. There is a very low end chance for a severe storm as the cold front sweeps across the region. Primary threats include damaging winds gusts and hail. A quick spin-up tornado will also be possible along the line.

New Jersey will be wet and rainy, but the state will be spared the impacts of a major winter storm affecting the midwestern United States. Travelers should pack an umbrella and if they’re driving, change the wiper blades after weather forecasters predicting a mild and rainy-day for much of Thursday.