FRIDAY  JULY 21, 2017  5:53 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are slightly cooler than the last couple of mornings, ranging from the low 70s in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, humidity is still rather high with dew points in the upper 60s.

Today will be another hot day but a little less humid in the afternoon, temperatures will once again reach the 90s and we should remain dry.  A heat advisory continues in effect.

Most of Saturday will be dry and hot but a front in the area will likely cause showers and thunderstorms at night.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue Sunday through Tuesday morning as the front will still be in the area.  Some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds.

Cooler and dry weather is expected from Tuesday afternoon through Friday as high pressure builds into the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 21 – Sunny and hot, high in the mid 90s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 90s, showers and thunderstorms likely at night.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely, high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Mostly cloudy, chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Partly sunny, chance of a morning shower, becoming cooler and less humid, hith in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – JUL 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West winds to 7 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day!

THURSDAY  JULY 20, 2017  5:42 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and once again it is quite warm with readings ranging from the mid 70s in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are light and the humidity is high.

Very hot weather again today and on Friday with highs in the 90s along with rather high humidity, a heat advisory is in effect.  A thunderstorm complex may move through late tonight giving us a chance of strong winds and heavy rain but that possibility is low.

Not quite as hot over the weekend but it will continued to be humid and with a front in the area, there is the likelihood of shower and thunderstorms activity from Saturday afternoon through Monday.

A cold front crossing the area Monday night will be followed by cooler and drier air for Tuesday that should last through Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 20 – Sunny and very hot, high in the upper 90s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds, low in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – JUL 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Partly sunny in the morning then mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, high in the upper 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Partly sunny and less humid, high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Monday.

Have a nice day!

WEDNESDAY  JULY 19, 2017  6:00 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and it is quite warm and muggy with readings ranging from the mid 70s in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Heat and humidity will be with us today through Friday, with high temperatures reaching the 90s and with dew points near 70 will make it feel close to 100 degrees through this period.  Only a slight chance of thunderstorm activity each day with most areas remaining dry.

Not quite as hot over the weekend but it still will be quite warm, a frontal system will give the area a better chance of thunderstorm activity Saturday night through Sunday.

More showers and thunderstorms are possible on Monday followed by fair weather with cooler temperatures on Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 19 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy and muggy, low in the low 70s.

THURSDAY – JUL 20 – Mostly sunny, hot and a little less humid, high in the mid 90s.

FRIDAY – JUL 21 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Partly sunny and humid, high near 90, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Partly sunny, cooler and less humid, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southwest wind to 9 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

Keep cool!

TUESDAY  JULY 18, 2017  5:55 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from near 70 in the Clifton area to the low 60s further inland. Winds are mainly calm and the humidity is high with some fog over some inland areas.

Yesterday in Clifton there were only a few drops of rain, while parts of inland New Jersey had 1-2 inches of rainfall in the evening.

July 18th has more 90 degree days than any day of the year since 1973 with 22 of the last 44 years in which we reached that level.  Today will be quite warm but we should just be short of the 90 degree mark as highs are expected to be in the upper 80s.  It will be humid with dew points around 70 degrees.  There is a chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening but most areas will remain dry.

Quite warm and humid again on Wednesday with again a chance of scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday and Friday should be mainly dry but hot and continued humid.

At this point the weekend looks to be quite warm and humid with some scattered showers and thunderstorms.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 18 – Mostly sunny and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m. high in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 19 – Mostly sunny with a chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, humid with a high near 90.

THURSDAY – JUL 20 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

FRIDAY – JUL 21 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the mid 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southerly winds to 9 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day!

MONDAY  JULY 17, 2017  5:43 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from near 70 in the Clifton area to near 60 in some outlying suburbs, winds are light and the humidity is moderate with dew points in the 60s.

Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds as a weak high pressure will be in the area. There is a low chance of thunderstorm activity as a weakening front moves into the area; humidity will be a little higher than the past couple of days as dew points rise to the upper 60s.

Tomorrow will partly sunny with seasonably warm temperatures but with rather high humidity.

Wednesday and Thursday will be hot and humid with another low chance of showers for Thursday night.

Still hot on Friday but with lower humidity by the afternoon.

The upcoming weekend should be seasonably warm with lower humidity but another weak front may cause some shower activity Sunday afternoon and evening.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 17 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 9 p.m. low in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – JUL 18 – Partly sunny and humid, high in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 19 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high near 90.

THURSDAY – JUL 20 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

FRIDAY – JUL 21 – Mostly sunny and hot but becoming less humid, high in the low 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southeast wind to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice day!