SUNDAY  FEBRUARY 25, 2018   5:47 A.M.

Good morning!     Rain is falling over the area early this morning,  with heavy rain reported in some spots;  temperatures range from around 40 in Clifton to the mid 30s further inland &  there is a brisk easterly wind.

A low pressure system will give us rain which will fall heavy at times this morning;  the rain should taper off and end by early this afternoon, temperatures will be in the 40s.  Rainfall amounts averaging 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches.

A very nice stretch of weather to close out the month of February with sunny conditions each day and temperatures well up into the 50s Monday through Wednesday.

A rather strong storm is expected to give us another soaking rain Thursday into early Saturday. Inland, some areas may be cold enough for some snow to mix in at times, especially Friday night into Saturday morning.  Temperatures will be cooler with highs mostly in the 40s.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – FEB 25 – Rain heavy at times this morning with rain ending by early this afternoon, high in the upper 40s.   Rainfall amounts averaging between 1 to 1 1/4 inches likely.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with some fog, low in the mid 30s.

MONDAY – FEB 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – FEB 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – FEB 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 1 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 50s, rain likely at night.

FRIDAY – MAR 2 – Cloudy with rain likely, high in the upper 40s,  rain may mix with snow at night.

SATURDAY – MAR 3 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the morning, high in the mid 40s.

 

MARINE FORECAST:   A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Monday morning!  Today –  Winds becoming westerly to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday through Wednesday;  small craft advisories with gales possible on Thursday.

 

Have a nice day!