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The latest forecast for the Garden State kicks out the early season chill and bluster, for now.

Thermometers will plummet into the 30s across most of New Jersey, with the wind chill potentially in the 20s.

This forecast is a tale of below-normal temperatures.

Raindrops will come in two rounds on Monday, with scattered showers in the morning and then the potential for gusty thunderstorms at night.

As the effect of Michael subside Friday, New Jersey will really taste the autumn chill as cooler air arrives.

In addition to periods of very heavy rain, wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible in the Garden State.

Meteorologists, reporters, and storm chasers are a little crazy in general. Putting yourself in the brunt of a major hurricane is beyond crazy.

Wednesday's high temperatures will be in the 80s for most of New Jersey, before our weather becomes wet, windy, and then much cooler.

Needless to say, the Garden State is in the middle of a very busy weather week and a big meteorological transition.

Hurricane Michael has reached a sustained wind speed of 75 MPH as of Monday afternoon and could increase to more than 110 MPH by Tuesday.

The Columbus Day Weekend forecast for the Garden State will transition from "autumn" weather back to "summer" weather.

Most of Thursday looks pleasant and warm, although there's one round of rain and one big cooldown standing between us and the Columbus Day Weekend.