CAMDEN, NJ — With inclement weather looming in the forecast for Monday night, the Grammy-winning hip-hop ensemble, Arrested Development, will take to the stage at an earlier time. The adjustment aims to accommodate potential adverse weather conditions in Camden County.
The performance by Arrested Development at Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden, which was initially scheduled for 8 p.m., will now commence at 7 p.m. on Monday. This change is in response to the forecasted weather conditions.
According to meteorologists, showers and thunderstorms are anticipated to develop in Camden County on Monday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) has indicated the possibility of these storms generating strong winds and heavy rainfall. The hourly forecast provided by the NWS for the City of Camden suggests a chance of rain by 7 p.m., followed by likely rainfall and a potential for thunder by 8 p.m.
Arrested Development’s performance is a part of Camden County Rocks, an ongoing series of outdoor summer concerts organized by the county. The group gained prominence with their multi-platinum debut album, “3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of…” in 1992, followed by winning two Grammy Awards the subsequent year.
Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service for Camden:
Monday afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. A south wind around 5 mph. Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms expected before 2 a.m., followed by likely showers and potentially a thunderstorm between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Thereafter, a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Some of the storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 74. A southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts anticipated between 1 and 2 inches. Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. A west wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms. Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, primarily before 11 p.m. Similar to earlier forecasts, some of these storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rain. The night is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. A southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts projected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the possibility of higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. A northwest wind of 5 to 10 mph.