Sunny and warm Tuesday ahead; tracking potential for severe storms Wednesday

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As if on cue, Mother Nature knew we were getting ready to head back to school and that September grind, so she’s whipping up some last-minute summer heat for us to enjoy. Daily high temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees in a few neighborhoods. The humidity wasn't atrocious, so it didn't feel too terrible. Carolina air will continue to creep up the East Coast. This will bring an even warmer, more humid air mass with it by the middle of the week. MORE: News 12 New Jersey Weather TONIGHT: A few leftover storms drifting through spots. Otherwise patchy fog after 2 a.m. Warm and humid tonight. Lows near 70 degrees. TUESDAY: Fog burns off before 9 a.m. The skies turn sunny. Temperatures are seasonable at 85 degrees with a very light south wind. WEDNESDAY: Hazy, hot and humid. Temperatures around 95 degrees, feels like 100. A risk of severe weather is likely, especially in northern areas of New Jersey. Damaging winds, lighting and hail are the primary weather threats. "