Rain Set To Scrub Saturday's Smoke Before World Cup Final
An Air Quality Alert and 80% storm chance hit East Rutherford Saturday, clearing to a sunny 82 degrees for Sunday's kickoff.
- Saturday's high near 83°F arrives with showers, thunderstorms and gusts to 23 mph.
- Overnight showers carry a 90% chance, with up to three quarters inch of rain.
- Sunday's forecast drops smoke and alerts entirely, with northwest wind near 11 mph.
Why it matters: No broadcast contract negotiates with a weather front; the final will play under whatever sky arrives.
National Weather Service forecast (East Rutherford, NJ) ↗ · Jul 17, 20267/17/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check