Severe thunderstorms are anticipated to hit New Jersey this evening, with damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph and the possibility of hail. The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for northeastern New Jersey, effective from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today. Thunderstorms are expected to develop as a cold front approaches, with the northern half of the state under a slight risk of severe weather. The storms are projected to reach the I-95 corridor between 8 and 11 p.m. and will move offshore by early Sunday morning. Hail could occur in the strongest thunderstorms, potentially reaching 1 inch in diameter. Additionally, a high risk of rip currents is forecasted at the Jersey Shore due to increasing winds. Following this weather event, temperatures will remain warm, with highs in the mid- to upper-80s on Sunday, before a brief cooldown on Monday. As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to rise again, with highs potentially reaching the low 90s by Wednesday and mid- to upper-90s later in the week, accompanied by increased humidity and chances of afternoon thunderstorms.