FRIDAY  AUGUST 11, 2017  5:55 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from the mid 60s in the Clifton area down to the upper 50s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Today high pressure will be moving offshore as a couple of weak frontal systems approach the area, we should see mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will be a little cooler than on Thursday but the humidity will be higher.

Showers should develop late tonight and end Saturday morning but another round of scattered showers are possible in the afternoon and evening as a cold front crosses the area.

Sunday will be the best day of the weekend with plenty of sunshine, lower humidity and seasonably warm temperatures.

Nice weather should continue during the day on Monday but another weak front may cause some showers at night.

High pressure will then give us nice weather Tuesday through Thursday with seasonably warm temperatures.

Still no signs of any heat waves for this area for at least the next two weeks.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 11 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m., low in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – AUG 12 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 80.

SUNDAY – AUG 13 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 14 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s, chance of showers at night.

TUESDAY – AUG 15  – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 16 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

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

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

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Monday.

Have a nice day!

THURSDAY  AUGUST 10, 2017  5:58 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from the mid 60s in the Clifton area down to some lower 50s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

High pressure over the area will move offshore today still providing us with mostly sunny conditions along with seasonably warm temperatures, humidity will remain comfortable.

We should see an increase in clouds on Friday with some showers possible by evening, the humidity will rise somewhat but it will be a little cooler than today.

Showers will continue to be possible on Saturday as a weak front will be in the area.

Sunday should be a warm day and mostly dry.

Showers are again possible on Monday followed by dry weather for Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures will be near normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 10 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

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

FRIDAY – AUG 11 – Increasing clouds, high in the low 80s, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

SATURDAY – AUG 12 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 80.

SUNDAY – AUG 13 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 14 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 15 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 16 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southeast wind to 8 knots, seas 1-2 feet.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 72 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Monday.

It is so nice to be home from the hospital, my recovering is doing very well and today I may have some eggs, yippee!

Have a good day!

WEDNESDAY  AUGUST 9, 2017. 6:05 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and we have comfortable temperatures ranging from the low 60s in the Clifton area to the low 50s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

High pressure over the area will give our area a very nice day today with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and low humidity.

Another nice summer day on Thursday as the low pressure moves slowly offshore.

A series of weak disturbances will give our area unsettled weather Friday night through the weekend, there will be a low chance of showers, humidity will be higher but and temperatures will be near normal.

A stronger disturbance may give us heavier rain on Monday followed by clearing weather on Tuesday.

There is still no indications of any heat waves through at least the next couple of weeks.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 9 –  Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

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

THURSDAY – AUG 10 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 11 – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s, chance of showers at night.

SATURDAY – AUG 12 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 13 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers mainly after 1 p.m., high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 14 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 15 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – East to southeast winds to 11 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar ocean temperature is 72 degrees.

No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

Have a nice day!

TUESDAY AUGUST 8, 2017. 5:15 A.M.

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and there are some patches of fog with even some drizzle, temperatures range from the low to mid 60s, humidity is high and winds are mainly calm.

I am feeling so much better after having surgery yesterday afternoon, I want to thank all my readers for your wonderful prayers and wishes, they certainly were well appreciated.

A low pressure will be moving offshore today as high pressure builds into our area, skies will become mostly sunny and it will be comfortably warm, humidity will lower with dew points down to the 50s.

Nice weather will continue tomorrow and on Thursday with mostly sunny skies both days, humidity will  be comfortable

Unsettled weather is expected from Friday through the weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms each day, however at this point it will be mostly dry.

Note from Joanie: This was done remotely by Al from his hospital bed, where he is still recovering. He certainly loves keeping you all updated!

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUGUST 8 – Becoming mostly sunny after early morning clouds and patchy drizzle, high near 80.

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

WEDNESDAY – AUG 9 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 10 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 11- Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, high in the low 80s

SATURDAY -AUG 12- Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 13 – Partly sunny, chance of afternoon showers, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 14 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower, high near 80.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – North to Northwest wind to 11 knots, seas 3 feet. Bear’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a great day!

MONDAY  AUGUST 7, 2017.  5:30 A.M

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning, some rain is moving into the western part of the area, temperatures range from the mid 60s on the Clifton area to the upper 50s inland, winds are mainly calm.

Just an abbreviated weather today since I am still under the weather, I thank Joan for yesterday’s post.

A low pressure moving through the area today which will cause heavy rain at times, a flood watch is in effect. Temperatures will be cool with most highs in the 60s.

High pressure will then control our weather tomorrow through Friday with seasonably warm temperatures.

Possible showers over a he weekend.

Have a healthy day!

(Note added by Joanie…Al did this from his hospital room, despite having a terrible night.) We were hoping he’d come home today, but not happening 🙁

For the many of you who rely on Allan’s Weather Watch, this is his wife Joanie letting you know that there will either be a delay or no report today. My husband was admitted to the  hospital last night after many hours in the ER, for observation & possible surgery.  He was comfortable when I left him last night, after many hours of abdominal pain.

I can tell you it is 62 degrees in Clifton with the sun shining at present. I will keep you updated on Al’s health; he will keep you updated on the weather as soon as he can.

In Allan’s  words, “have a good day”!

SATURDAY  AUGUST 5, 2017  5:53 A.M.

Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the area early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from the low 70s in Clifton to the mid 60s further inland, winds are light southerly and the humidity remains high.

A cold front will cross the area this morning, showers and thunderstorms preceding the front will move offshore.  This afternoon will become mostly sunny, a little breezy and much less humid.

High pressure in the area will give us a very nice day on Sunday with seasonably warm temperatures along with low humidity.

A low pressure system will likely give us rain on Monday which may be heavy at times.

Clearing for Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures a little below normal.

Another system may give us more showers on Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 5 – Showers and thunderstorms this morning then becoming mostly sunny and less humid by this afternoon, high in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and comfortable, low in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – AUG 6 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 7 –  Cloudy with showers likely by the afternoon, rain may be heavy at times, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – AUG 8 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny, high near 80.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 9 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 10 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 80.

FRIDAY – AUG 11 – Partly sunny, high near 80.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southwest wind to  10 knots, seas 1 foot.   Belmar’s ocean temperature is 75 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Sunday; possible small craft conditions on Monday; no advisories expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a enjoyable weekend!

FRIDAY  AUGUST 4, 2017  5:53 A.M.

Skies early this Friday morning are partly cloudy and temperatures are mild ranging from around 70 in the Clifton area to the low 60s further inland, it is rather muggy with dew points in the upper 60s, winds are mainly calm.

Today we should have a mix of clouds and sunshine, temperatures will be quite warm and the humidity will continue to be on the high side with dew points in the upper 60s.  It will be mainly dry with only a slight chance of showers mainly to our north and west.

A cold front will cross the area on Saturday morning likely preceded by showers and thunderstorms from late tonight into Saturday morning.  The front will be followed by much less humid air by the afternoon.

Sunday will be a fantastic weather day with seasonably warm temperatures with quite low humidity as dew points drop to the 50s.

Another low pressure system will likely give us rain on Monday.

Mainly dry weather Tuesday through Thursday with slightly below normal temperatures.   There is no sign of any extended heat waves for at least the next two weeks.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 4 – Becoming mostly sunny, quite warm and humid, high in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy in the evening then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight, some rain may be heavy, humid, low in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – AUG 5 – Mostly cloudy in the morning with showers and thunderstorms likely, becoming partly sunny and less humid in the afternoon, high in the low 80s

SUNDAY – AUG 6 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 7 – Cloudy with showers likely, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – AUG 8 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, high near 80.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 9 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 10 – Partly sunny, high near 80.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southeast wind to 12 knots, seas 1-2 feet.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

Have an enjoyable day!

THURSDAY  AUGUST 3, 2017  5:50 A.M.

We have dense fog in the area early on this Thursday morning. Temperatures range from the mid 60s in the Clifton area to around 60 further inland; humidity is high and the winds are calm.   Yesterday in Clifton we received .62 inches of rain with much higher amounts to 2 inches only a couple of miles away from here.  Also hail was  observed in the West Caldwell and Fairfield area.

Today will be a warm and humid day and despite a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, the rain will not be as widespread as yesterday.

Another warm and humid day on Friday with again a low chance of showers and thunderstorms.

A cold front will cross the area on Saturday with a chance of showers  followed by cooler and much less humid air for Sunday.

A low pressure system may give us more rain Monday afternoon into early Tuesday followed by fair weather on Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 3 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m., high in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before midnight, low around 70.

FRIDAY – AUG 4 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 3 p.m., high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 6 – Mostly sunny and less humid, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – AUG 8 – Partly sunny with a chance of mainly morning rain, high near 80.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 9 – Mostly sunny, high in low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southerly winds to 9 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperatures is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Monday.

Have a nice day!

WEDNESDAY  AUGUST 2, 2017  5:48 A.M.

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are warmer than the last few morning with readings ranging from the low 70s in the Clifton area to the low 60s further inland, winds are light and the humidity is rather high with dew points in the upper 60s.

Today will be quite warm and humid but with more cloudiness temperatures will be slightly lower than on Tuesday with highs mostly in the upper 80s.   There is a good chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

Still warm and humid through Saturday as high pressure moves off the coast and a front slowly approaches from the west, there will be a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day.

High pressure will give us a mostly sunny day on Sunday with cooler temperatures and lower humidity.

Another front may give us more showers Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 2 – Partly sunny with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, high in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, low in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – AUG 3 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 4 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 6 – Sunny and less humid, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 7 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high near 80.

TUESDAY – AUG 8 – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:     TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

JULY 2017 CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY:

This July temperatures were near normal.   Highest 96 degrees on the 20th, lowest 59 degrees on the 25th.  There were 8 days that were 90 degrees or above.  Precipitation was above normal with 6.96 inches falling,  the highest amount was 2.32 inches on the 7th.

Have a nice day!