Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and there is some patchy fog in parts of the area. Temperatures range from 64 in Clifton down to 57 at Sandyston. The winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 44.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 75 AVERAGE LOW 56

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 70 LOW: 59 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

Yesterday we only had a trace of rain while some areas as close as the Morristown area received over an inch of rainfall.

The low pressure that gave us the clouds yesterday is moving offshore as high pressure builds into our area. Today will become mostly sunny, warm and a little humid with highs reaching the low 80s.

Friday will be another sunny and warm day but a cold front will come through in the afternoon with only a few clouds and will be followed by cooler and less humid air at night.

Canadian high pressure will build into the area for the weekend giving us mostly sunny skies both days will cooler temperatures and low humidity.

The high will then move offshore and we will have a return southwesterly flow of warmer air Monday through at least Wednesday. Unfortunately the dry weather will continue through at least another week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 18 – Becoming mostly sunny after early clouds, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 20 – Sunny and cooler, highs in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 24 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:

TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 3-4 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Friday; advisories possible Friday night through Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from 60 in Clifton down to 53 at High Point and Vernon. Winds are from the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 34.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 75 AVERAGE LOW: 56

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 1991 RECORD LOW – 38 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 74 LOW: 63 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak coastal low pressure along with high pressure off the New England coast will give us a northeast flow of cooler air today. There likely will be some scattered light showers mainly this afternoon and evening. It will be breezy especially along the coastal areas. Rainfall amounts will be light in our area averaging less than 1/4 of an inch but more rain is expected along the southern New Jersey coast.

The coastal low will weaken on Thursday and move offshore as high pressure builds into the area. We will have mostly sunny skies after early clouds along with higher temperatures.

Friday should be the warmest day of the week ahead of a cold front that will cross our area in the afternoon, the front will come through dry with no rain expected.

Canadian high pressure will give us a dry and cool weekend.

As the high moves offshore we will have a southwesterly flow of warmer air for early next week, but is should stay dry.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 17 – Cloudy, breezy and cool with a chance of scattered showers, highs near 70.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy and breezy with showers likely in the evening, lows in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 18 – Becoming mostly sunny and warmer, highs near 80.

FRIDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 20 – Sunny and cooler, highs in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 21 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for easterly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 5-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through the day on Friday; advisories possible Friday night through the day on Saturday; no advisories expected Saturday night through Sunday night.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly partly to mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 63 in Clifton down to 52 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 51.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 75 AVERAGE LOW: 57

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 1991 RECORD LOW: 42 – 1984

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 LOW: 62 PRECIPITATION: NONE

NOTE: 26 years ago today Hurricane Floyd caused massive flooding as more than 11 inches of rain fell in our area.

High pressure over Quebec will give us a brisk onshore flow of cooler air today. A coastal low pressure off the North Carolina coast will spread some clouds into the area by this afternoon.

The coastal low will come closer to our area on Wednesday and will give us considerable clouds along with a chance of periods of light rain. Rainfall amounts in our area will be only about a tenth of an inch while coastal area across southern New Jersey may pick up an inch.

We dry out on Thursday and with more sunshine temperatures will be warmer as high pressure builds into the area.

Friday should be the warmest day of the week with highs in the mid 80s. A cold front will come through later in the day without any rain.

Canadian high pressure will give us a dry but cool weekend.

Dry and warmer early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 16 – Increasing cloudiness and becoming breezy, highs in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 2 a.m., lows near 60.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 17 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the low 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 18 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.

FRIDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny and warm, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 20 – Sunny and cooler , highs in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening for northeast winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Monday morning and there is some patchy fog mainly over the inland areas. Temperatures range from 64 in Clifton down to 53 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 61.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 76 AVERAGE LOW: 57

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 43 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 85 LOW 60 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure over the area will give us another warm day with plenty of sunshine.

Tuesday will not be as warm, as we will have an increase in clouds as a weak coastal low moves up from the south.

This low pressure will cause mainly cloudy skies on Wednesday along with a chance of light showers that may extend into early Thursday morning.

Thursday and Friday are expected to be dry and warm as high pressure builds into the area. A cold front should come through dry Friday night.

The weekend looks to be dry and cooler as a Canadian high pressure dominates our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 15 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows near 60.

TUESDAY – SEP 16 – Increasing clouds, highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 17 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of light showers, highs in the low 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 18 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny and warm, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 20 – Sunny and cooler, highs in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, highs again in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 6 p.m. this evening through 6 a.m. Wednesday morning; advisories are expected to continue on Wednesday; no advisories expected for Thursday and Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 62 in Clifton down to 54 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 48.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 76 AVERAGE LOW: 58

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 43 – 1985

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 82 LOW: 59 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure over the area will give us another sunny and warm day today, there is a slight chance of an afternoon shower but most places will stay dry. Winds will be light.

The high pressure will continue to dominate Monday and Tuesday and it will be mostly sunny both days with slightly above normal tempertures.

A weak coastal low may touch off some showers Wednesday and Thursday.

High pressure will then build into the area on Friday giving us mostly sunny with warm temperatures. A cold front will come through at night.

At this point next weekend looks to be dry and cooler.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 14 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the low 60s.

MONDAY – SEP 15 – Sunny, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 16 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 17 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 18 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs near 80.

FRIDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny and warmer, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 20 – Mostly sunny and cooler, highs in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Monday; advisories likely Tuesday and Wednesday; no advisories expected for Thursday.

Enjoy this nice weather today but stay safe!