TUESDAY  MAY 16, 2017  5:44 A.M.

We have mostly clear skies early on this Tuesday morning and there is a wide range of temperatures ranging from the mid 50s in the Clifton area to as low as 40 in some inland valleys, winds are mainly calm.

With plenty of sunshine today we will finally see some warmer temperatures as high pressure settles into the area.

Near record heat is expected for Wednesday and Thursday as temperatures both days are expected to approach the 90 degree mark;  along with the heat the humidity will be higher.  Dry conditions will continue.

Not as warm on Friday as a cold front will cross the area, it will not be as hot but still well above normal.

More seasonable temperatures over the weekend we should stay dry except for some possible showers Sunday night which may extend into Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAY 16 – Sunny, high near 80.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAY 17 – Sunny and hot and becoming humid, high near 90.

THURSDAY – MAY 18 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

FRIDAY – MAY 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – MAY 20 – Mostly sunny and cooler, high near 70.

SUNDAY – MAY 21 – Partly sunny, high near 70, chance of showers at night.

MONDAY – MAY 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West wind to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Enjoy the warmer weather!

MONDAY  MAY 15, 2017  5:53 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from the low 50s in the Clifton area to the upper 40s further inland; winds are gusty out of the northwest.

The strong low pressure off the Nova Scotia coast and high pressure building from the west will cause variable amounts of clouds today and it will be quite windy with possible gusts to 40 mph; no rain is expected.

A building Bermuda high pressure will control our weather Tuesday through Thursday with much warmer temperatures; highs by Wednesday will be well up into the 80s and around 90 on Thursday, skies will be mostly sunny.

A cold front will cross the area on Friday but it should come through dry. Temperatures on Friday will be lower but still well above normal.

High pressure will build into the area on Saturday, followed by another front that may give us a shower Sunday night.  Temperatures for the weekend will be seasonably mild.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAY 15 – Partly sunny and windy, high in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the low 50s.

TUESDAY – MAY 16 – Sunny, high near 80.

WEDNESDAY MAY 17 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – MAY 18 – Mostly sunny and hot, high near 90.

FRIDAY – MAY 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – MAY 20 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – MAY 21 – Partly sunny, high in the low 70s,  chance of showers at night.

MARINE FORECAST:  Gale warning in effect till 6 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice day!

SUNDAY  MAY 14, 2017  5:50 A.M.

We have mostly cloudy to cloudy skies early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from the upper 40s in Clifton to some low 40s further inland; winds are from the north averaging around 10 mph.

Today we will have some sunshine this morning followed by increasing cloudiness this afternoon with showers likely with even a slight risk of a thunderstorm. Some showers may be accompanied by small hail, temperatures will not be as chilly as yesterday but still be below normal.

Monday will be a dry day but still cool. It will be windy as there will be a tight pressure gradient between the departing low pressure off the New England coast and a high pressure ridge building from the southwest.

Much warmer and mainly dry Tuesday through Friday with the hottest day expected to be on Thursday as temperatures rise to near 90.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAY 14 – Partly sunny this morning then becoming mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and an isolated thunderstorm, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, low in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – MAY 15 – Partly sunny and windy, high in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – MAY 16 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – MAY 17 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

THURSDAY – MAY 18 – Mostly sunny and hot, high near 90.

FRIDAY – MAY 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – MAY 20 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 6 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-4 feet.

OUTLOOK – A gale watch is posted from 11 p.m. tonight until 2 p.m. on Monday.  No advisories expected Monday night through Thursday.

Happy Mother’s Day!

SATURDAY  MAY 13, 2017  6:03 A.M.

We have light rain falling early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are quite uniform. ranging from around 50 in the Clifton area to the mid 40s in some spots further inland; winds are light easterly.

Low pressure will move from off the Delaware coast to southeast of Long Island by tonight. while intensifying rain from this storm will become heavier by this afternoon before tapering off tonight, it will be cool with increasing winds.  Rainfall amounts will average around 1.5 inches with less across inland areas while more rain will fall along coastal areas.

The low pressure will slowly move further offshore on Mother’s Day; some showers are still possible especially in the afternoon but we should have some breaks of sunshine and temperatures will not be as cool but it still will be windy.

Monday will be dry but windy with near seasonable temperatures.

Warmer the rest of the week with mainly dry conditions, the warmest days should be Wednesday and Thursday with highs well up into the 80s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAY 13 – Rain becoming heavy at times this afternoon, breezy and cool, high only in the low 50s.

TONIGHT – Rain heavy at times in the evening, ending by midnight, low in the mid 40s.

MOTHER’S DAY – MAY 14 – Partly sunny and windy with a chance of afternoon showers, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – MAY 15 – Mostly sunny and windy, high in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – MAY 16 – Sunny, high in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – MAY 17 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

THURSDAY – MAY 18 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – MAY 19 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

MARINE FORECAST:  Gale warning in effect till 6 a.m. on Sunday for northeast winds gusting to 40 knots, seas building to 7-12 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories expected Sunday and during the day on Monday;  no advisories expected from Monday night into Wednesday.

Despite the crummy weather try to have a good day!

FRIDAY  MAY 12, 2017  6:00 A.M.

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from the mid 40s in Clifton to some mid 30s further inland, winds are nearly calm.

Today we will have a cool day with increasing high clouds as a weak high pressure moves off the coast.

A rather strong low pressure will cause rain to develop before daybreak on Saturday and becoming moderate to heavy at times in the afternoon and night. It will be chilly with high temperatures only reaching the 50s.  Rainfall amounts should average from 1-2 inches.

The low pressure will move slowly away on Sunday but we should still have a good chance of showers; temperatures will not be as chilly as on Saturday, and we may see some sunshine by Sunday afternoon.

High pressure will build into the area next week, it will be mainly dry with finally warmer temperatures with readings into the 80s by Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAY 12 – Increasing clouds, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight, low in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY – MAY 13 – Rain, possibly heavy at times, breezy and cool, high only in the low 50s.

MOTHER’S DAY – MAY 14 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – MAY 15 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – MAY 16 – Sunny, high in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – MAY 17 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – East-northeast wind to 11 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory will be in effect from 11 p.m tonight until 6 a.m Saturday morning; a gale watch is posted from 6 a.m. Saturday morning till 6 a.m on Sunday morning; gales still possible during the day and at night on Sunday; small craft conditions possible on Monday; no advisories expected Monday night into Tuesday.

Have a nice day!