Today: Pick Your Blackberries, Traffic and Weather

Nearing the half-way point of summer's final month, it's a good time to head over to the farm if the weather cooperates.

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted for the South Brunswick area today, but if they hold off it's a good time to go picking blackberries. The juicy fruit is most abundant this time of year and the perfect time of year for blackberries lasts but a few weeks.

Here's your daily roundup of all things South Brunswick.

1. Today's forecast calls for a mix of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. The high for today is 77 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain.

2. Early August is the perfect time to go blackberry picking. Head over to Von Thun's Country Farm Market in Monmouth Junction where you can pick-your-own or get blackberries fresh picked in their market. Click here for more information.

3. Are you a commuter? Check out Patch's traffic report. Visit whenever you're heading out on the road for live traffic updates any time of the day.

4. Need to fill 'er up before you head out to work? Check out our map of the cheapest gas prices in and around South Brunswick to help you save a few bucks.