Pleasantly cool and dry weather for Halloween! Milder Thursday and Friday! Seasonably cool over the weekend!


TUESDAY  OCTOBER 31, 2017  5:55 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Halloween morning and temperatures range from the mid 40s in the Clifton area down to the mid 30s further inland, winds are light.

High pressure will give us a pleasantly cool day with less wind than yesterday but still a little breezy in the afternoon.  Tonight will be quite cool with overnight temperatures falling into the 30s with some 20s in our outlying suburbs. Some freeze or frost advisories have been posted.

Another dry day on Wednesday but a warm front may touch off some light showers at night.

Mild and mainly dry Thursday and Friday as a southwest flow develops.

Cooler over the weekend with a low chance of a showers from late Saturday until Sunday.

Milder again early next week.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 31 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid 50s, chance of a shower at night.

THURSDAY – NOV 2 – Mostly cloudy and milder, high near 70.

FRIDAY – NOV 3 – Partly sunny, high in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – NOV 4 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.  chance of shower at night.

SUNDAY – NOV 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – NOV 6 – Mostly cloudy, high in the mid  60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected tonight through the day on Friday; possible small craft conditions Friday night into Saturday.

 

Happy Halloween!

Rain ending this morning, becoming cooler and very windy! Dry and cool Tuesday and Wednesday!


MONDAY  OCTOBER 30, 2017  6:02 A.M.

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and there continues to be some light rain in parts of the area, temperatures range from the low 50s in the Clifton area down to the mid 40s further inland, winds are gusty out of the west.

Yesterday we received 3.94 inches of well needed rain.   The barometer last night fell to 28.90 inches which was the lowest pressure reading since Superstorm Sandy.

The low pressure that gave us the heavy rain and wind is now located over New York state and is moving north into eastern Canada, some showers on the backside of the low will end this morning, it will become very windy with gusts up to 50 mph.  A wind advisory is in effect.

Cool and dry weather Tuesday and during the day on Wednesday.

A warm front may touch off some light showers on Thursday.  Temperatures will be above normal Thursday and Friday with highs reaching to near 70 both days.

A front may cause some showers over the weekend with near normal temperatures.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 30 – Cloudy with light rain this morning followed by mostly sunny skies, very windy with gusts to 50 mph possible, high in the upper 50s.  A wind advisory is in effect.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear with diminishing winds, low around 40.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – NOV 2 – Mostly cloudy and milder with a chance of morning showers, high in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – NOV 3 – Partly sunny and mild, high in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – NOV 4 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – NOV 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 60.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for westerly winds gusting to 45 knots, seas 6-11 feet.

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft advisory conditions during the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected Tuesday night through Friday.

 

Have a nice day!

 

Coastal storm to give us heavy rain and strong winds today and tonight! Clearing and cooler but still very windy on Monday!


SUNDAY  OCTOBER 29, 2017  6:11 A.M.

Skies are cloudy early on this Sunday morning and it is quite mild with temperatures ranging from the low 60s in the Clifton area down to the mid 50s further inland, there are some showers in parts of the area.

October 29th has seen some very strong storms the last few years, in 2011 we had 6 inches of wet snow while most trees still had their leaves on them which caused significant power outages and in 2012 we had Superstorm Sandy.   This year we may have to contend with another significant storm that will cause heavy rain and strong winds, power outages are again possible as winds gust to over 40 mph later today and tonight, along with the winds we will have heavy rain, expect an average of 2-4 inches of rainfall with higher amounts possible.  The coastal storm with some tropical connections will move to Southern New Jersey this evening and up into New York state on Monday.

Lingering showers on Monday followed by clearing it still will be very windy with gusts again up to 40 mph, temperatures will be cooler.

High pressure will give our area seasonably cool weather Tuesday and Wednesday.

There is a chance of some showers Wednesday night into Thursday as a warm front moves through the area.

Friday will be quite mild once again but another cold front will cross the area Friday night followed by cool and dry weather for Saturday.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 29 – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain, becoming windy, high in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Showers and a possible thunderstorm, windy, rain may be heavy at times,  low in the upper 40s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Cloudy with a chance of showers before 9 a.m. then gradual clearing, windy, high around 60.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Sunny, high in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s, chance of showers at night.

THURSDAY – NOV 2 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – NOV 3 – Partly sunny, high near 70.

SATURDAY – NOV 4 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday.  Today – Southeast wind to 45 knots, seas 7-12 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday night through Thursday.

 

Enjoy the stormy weather but stay safe!

Mild today with increasing clouds! Significant storm will cause heavy rain and strong winds Sunday into Monday!


SATURDAY  OCTOBER 28, 2017  5:45 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning, temperatures range from the mid 40s in the Clifton area down to the lower 30s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Today will be a mild day as high pressure slowly moves offshore, we should see some increase in clouds by this afternoon as a slow moving front approaches the area.

An intense low pressure storm is expected to develop along the front on Sunday, showers will develop before daybreak and become heavy at times in the afternoon and night, a flash flood watch is in effect as 2-3 inches of rain is expected with some areas  possibly getting over 6 inches.  Strong southeast winds will become west by night.

Lingering showers should end Monday morning but it will be very windy with gusts up to 40 mph.

Dry and cool Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area.

Chance of showers Wednesday night into Thursday as a weak front moves through the area.

Dry and mild weather expected for Friday.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 28 – Sunny in the morning with increasing cloudiness this afternoon, high near 70.

TONIGHT – Becoming cloudy with showers likely after midnight, low in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, rain will be heavy at times, high in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Cloudy in the morning with a chance of showers then gradual clearing, very windy, high near  60.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s, chance of showers at night.

THURSDAY – NOV 2 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – NOV 3 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southerly winds gusting to 11 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft conditions on Sunday; a gale watch is in effect from 2 a.m Monday morning until 6 p.m. Monday evening;  no advisories expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Have a nice weekend!

Sunny and milder today after a chilly morning! Mild and dry on Saturday! Coastal storm to give us rain and wind Sunday into Monday morning!


FRIDAY  OCTOBER 27, 2017  5:47 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear on this Friday morning and temperatures are cool ranging from the low 40s in the Clifton area down to the lower 30s further inland, these early morning readings are near normal for this time of year.

High pressure will move slowly offshore with a return flow of milder air after a chilly morning, skies will be sunny.

Even a bit milder and dry on Saturday but we should see some increasing cloudiness by the afternoon.

A coastal storm will affect the area on Sunday giving us rain heavy at time along with gusty winds, at this time an average of 1-3 inches of rain is expected.

Some showers Monday morning followed by clearing, winds will be strong out of the northwest with gusts up to 40 mph.

Mainly dry with near seasonable temperatures Tuesday through Thursday although there may be some light showers Wednesday night into Thursday.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon, high near 70, showers likely after midnight.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Cloudy with rain and possibly a thunderstorm, some storms may contain heavy rain and strong winds, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Mostly cloudy and windy with a chance of showers in the morning, high near 60.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 50s, chance of showers at night.

THURSDAY – NOV 2 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southwest winds to 8 knots, seas 4 feet and diminishing.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Saturday; small craft conditions with possible gales Sunday and Monday;  no advisories expected by late in the day on Tuesday.

 

Have a nice day!

Partly cloudy and seasonably cool today! Dry Friday and Saturday with a slight warming trend! Coastal storm to give us rain and wind on Sunday!


THURSDAY  OCTOBER 26, 2017  6:03 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are cooler than the last couple of morning ranging from the low 50s in the Clifton area down to the low 40s further inland, these readings are still about 10 degrees above normal.

Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds as the front that gave us the rain on Tuesday only slowly moves further offshore, there is a slight chance of a shower but most areas will stay dry.

Mostly sunny on Friday and slightly milder in the afternoon after a chilly morning.

Saturday will be a dry and mild day.

A coastal storm is expected to affect our area on Sunday, this storm may have some tropical connection from a disturbance in the western Caribbean.  Heavy rain with strong winds are likely, at this time an average of 1-3 inches of rain is expected.

Next week will be seasonably cool, there is a low chance of a shower on Wednesday as a weak front moves through the area.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 26 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy early then gradual clearing, cool, low in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Sunny, high near 70, chance of rain after midnight.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Rain, possibly heavy at times, windsy, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Partly sunny and winds, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, high in the upper 50s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect till 6 a.m. Friday morning for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through the day on Saturday!  Small craft advisories expected Saturday night through Monday with gale gusts possible.

 

Have a nice day!

 

Partly sunny and seasonably mild today! Dry Thursday through Saturday! Rain likely Sunday afternoon into Monday!


WEDNESDAY  OCT 25, 2017  5:51 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning although there is some patchy fog in some of the inland areas, temperatures are mild once again ranging from the upper 50s in the Clifton area down to the upper 40s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Yesterday we only received .40 inches of rain as most of the heaviest rain fell over Long Island and Connecticut.

Today we will have a mix of clouds and sunshine, temperatures will be seasonably mild with highs near 70.

Cooler Thursday and Friday with dry conditions, temperatures will be near normal levels.

A little milder on Saturday and we should continue to be dry.

The next chance of significant rain will be Sunday afternoon into Monday as low pressure moves along a front near our area.

Cooler early next week.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny, high near 70.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.,

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Sunny, high in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Cloudy with rain mainly after noon, high in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Sunny, high near 60.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect for high seas until 6 a.m. Thursday morning.  Today – West-northwest wind to 8 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK –  Small craft conditions expected during the day on Thursday; no advisories expected Thursday night through the day on Saturday;  Small craft conditions expected Saturday night into Sunday with possible gales.

 

Have a nice day!

Quite mild and humid with heavy rain at times today and tonight! Clearing tomorrow with cooler temperatures!


TUESDAY  OCTOBER 24, 2017  5:57 A.M.

Our area has cloudy skies early on this Tuesday morning and there are some showers in the area, temperatures are unseasonably mild with readings ranging from around 70 in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are gusty out of the south.   These early morning temperatures are nearly 30 degrees above normal.

A slow moving front extends from a deep low pressure located over the Great Lakes.  Showers heavy at times today and tonight with gusty winds, temperatures will rise  into the low 70s and the humidity will be high.  Rainfall amounts will average 1-3 inches.

Cooler and less humid on Wednesday, we should see clearing during the day but there is a chance of a shower in the afternoon.

Cool on Thursday will still a low chance of an afternoon shower.

Dry Friday and Saturday with seasonably mild temperatures.

Another frontal system may cause more significant rain Sunday into Monday morning.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 24 – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, rain will be heavy at times with strong gusty winds, humid, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and possibly a thunderstorm, rain may be heavy at times, low in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 25 – Mostly cloudy, cooler and less humid, chance of an afternoon shower, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Partly sunny with a chance of an afternoon shower, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Partly sunny, chance of morning showers, high near 60.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  A gale warning is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for south-southeast winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft conditions continuing Wednesday into Thursday morning;  no advisories expected Thursday afternoon through Saturday.

 

Despite the stormy weather try to have a good day!

Considerable clouds and quite mild and becoming more humid today! Heavy rain and wind likely on Tuesday!


MONDAY  OCTOBER 23, 2017   5:54 A.M.

We have mostly cloudy skies early on this Monday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from the upper 50s in the Clifton area down to around 50 further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Today we will have considerable cloudiness as high pressure moves off the coast and a front approaches from the west, temperatures will still be quite mild but with the clouds highs today will be a couple of degrees lower than on Sunday.  Humidity will increase today as dew points rise into the 60s.     Mild tonight with some drizzle possible.

Heavy rain and wind is likely on Tuesday as the front comes closer and low pressure moves up along the coast.   Rain should begin by daybreak and last through the day and at night, rainfall amounts will average 2-3 inches with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.  It will be quite mild and humid as dew points rise to near 70.  Winds will be gusty out of south with speeds above 30 mph.

Showers should end early on Wednesday followed by sunshine and cooler temperatures and lower humidity.

Cool on Thursday as high pressure builds into the area.

Milder Friday into the day on Saturday but we should remain dry.

A cold front may cause showers Saturday night into Sunday.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 23 – Mostly cloudy and becoming humid, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with drizzle in the evening, showers likely after midnight, humid, low in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 24 – Cloudy with showers and possibly some thunderstorms, rain heavy at times along with gusty southerly winds, quite humid, high in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 25 – Cloudy with a chance of a shower before 9 a.m. then becoming mostly sunny and less humid, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s, chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southeast wind to 11 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until 6 p.m. on Tuesday;  Small craft conditions likely to continue for high seas Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected on Friday.

 

Have a nice day!

 

Quite mild and mainly dry weather today and on Monday! Significant rain likely Tuesday into Wednesday!


SUNDAY  OCTOBER 22, 2017  5:44 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and once again there is a wide spread in temperatures ranging from around 50 in the Clifton area down to the mid 30s further inland, some valleys are reporting patchy fog.

Today we will have mostly sunny skies and high temperatures once again will be well up into the 70s as high pressure dominates our weather.

More clouds on Monday with even a chance of some afternoon drizzle as the humidity rises, temperatures once again will be well above normal.

A slow moving front will cause rain on Tuesday, it will continue to be quite mild and become humid, winds will increase from the south.  Rainfall amounts are expected to average 1.5 to 3 inches.

Still some showers on Wednesday with cooler temperatures.

Thursday will be the coolest day of the week with highs around 60 which is near normal for this time of year.

Dry Friday and Saturday and once again temperatures will be above normal.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 22 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – OCT 23 – Mostly cloudy, chance of afternoon drizzle,  high in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 24 – Rain with possibly some thunderstorms, humid and breezy, high in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high near 70.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South winds to 7 knots, seas 2 feet,

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Monday;  small craft conditions with possible gales Monday night into Tuesday; small craft conditions likely Tuesday night through Thursday.

 

Enjoy this warm fall day!