Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Labor Day morning and once again it is warm and humid with temperatures at 5 a.m. ranging from 70 in Clifton down to 64 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm and the humidity is high with dew points in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 5TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 60

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 48 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 89 LOW: 67 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

A slow moving front will be in our area today giving us mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers during the day. Showers will become more widespread and may be heavy at times tonight. High temperatures today will be lower than yesterday but it will remain humid.

Well needed soaking rain is likely mainly Tuesday morning as the front will still be in our area. Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are likely with higher amounts possible. A flood watch is in effect.

Still a chance of showers on Wednesday but if any rain falls it will be much lighter than on Tuesday.

High pressure will then build into our area providing our area with dry conditions Thursday through next weekend with seasonably mild temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, humid, high in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy and humid with showers possibly heavy at times, low in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – SEP 6 – Cloudy with showers heavy at times, high in the low 70s, rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches likely.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 8 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 9 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 10 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 11 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

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

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected expected for Tuesday; advisories likely for Wednesday; possibly small craft conditions for Thursday and Friday.

Enjoy your Labor Day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures are milder than the last couple of mornings with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 68 in Clifton down to 62 at Walpack, Wantage and Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm or light southerly and it is moderately humid with dew points in the 60s.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 60

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 82 LOW: 61 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a warm and humid day as high pressure moves offshore and a cold front was to our north and west. There is a chance of some afternoon and evening showers and possibly some thunderstorms. High temperatures will be well up into the 80s with dew points in the upper 60s.

Significant well needed rainfall is now expected with showers heavy at times with some thunderstorms especially from Monday evening through Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected. With the cloudy cover and an onshore wind high temperatures will be near 80 on Monday and only in the mid 70s on Tuesday but it will be humid with dew points in the mid to upper 60s. A slow moving cold front will be in our area.

At this time Wednesday through the beginning of next weekend should be dry but some models show a possible disturbance along the front to our south that would give us lingering showers Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will be near normal Wednesday and Thursday and rise to above normal Friday and Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 4 – Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., high in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy and muggy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, low near 70.

LABOR DAY – SEP 5 – Mostly cloudy, chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, then showers and thunderstorms more likely in the afternoon and night, humid, high near 80. Rain may be heavy at times

TUESDAY – SEP 6 – Cloudy with showers possibly heavy at times, cooler but staying humid, high in the low 70s. Total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches likely with some locally higher amounts.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 7 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 8 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

FRIDAY – SEP 9 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 10 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southwest winds becoming southerly to 10 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Monday and Tuesday; advisories possible for Wednesday and Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range form 61 in Clifton down to 50 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 61

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 82 LOW: 59 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure moving off the New England coast will give us a dry day today with temperatures a couple of degrees higher than yesterday and the dew point will rise to the low-mid 60s.

Very warm and humid on Sunday as the high will be off the coast and a cold front approaches our area. There will be a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

The front will be in our area Monday and Tuesday with showers likely with some heavy rain possible which would help with our drought conditions.

Dry weather with seasonably warm temperatures and moderate humidity Wednesday through Friday as high pressure builds into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 3 – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.

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

SUNDAY – SEP 4 – Mostly cloudy, warmer and more humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m., high in the upper 80s.

LABOR DAY – SEP 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 6 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, high in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 8 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – SEP 9 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-southeast winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Monday; possible small craft advisories Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a nice holiday weekend but stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are cooler than the last several mornings with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 59 in Clifton down to a chilly 42 at Walpack, these temperatures are actually only a little below normal. Winds are calm or light northerly and the humidity is still low.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 2ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 80 AVERAGE LOW: 61

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 47 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 86 LOW: 65 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure building over our area will give us abundant sunshine today, high will be slightly lower than yesterday along with continued comfortable humidity and the winds will be lighter than yesterday.

High pressure will move off the coast on Saturday but we should remain dry with only a slight increase in humidity.

Sunday will be a warmer and more humid day ahead of a cold front, there is a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

With the front in the area showers are likely on Labor Day with cooler temperatures but still on the humid side.

The front will slowly disipate through the week with still a chance of showers on Tuesday followed by drier air Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures will be slightly below normal on Tuesday but rise to slightly above normal through the rest of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 2 – Sunny, high near 80.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the low 60s

SATURDAY – SEP 3 – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 4 – Partly sunny, warmer and more humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high in the upper 80s.

LABOR DAY – SEP 5 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 6 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 7 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – SEP 8 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northeast winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 77 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 2022

The average temperature for the month was 79.0 degrees which was well above normal and it was the warmest August since my records began in 1973. We had a record 17 days of 90 degrees or higher for the month. The highest temperature was 97 degrees set on the 4th, 8th and 9th. The lowest temperature was 60 on the 14th. It was the 10th driest August with only 1.93″ accumulating. Note: The period from August 21st through Sep 2nd only 1.14″ of rain this year while the same period last year we recorded 15.19″ of rain mainly due to Hurricanes Henri and Ida.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS

It was the 4th warmest summer since 1973 and the 7th driest.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 66 in Clifton down to 51 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light westerly and the humidity is low with dew points mainly in the 50s.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 80 AVERAGE LOW 61

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 49 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 85 LOW: 66 PRECIPITATION: .01″ (Last year on this date Hurricane Ida caused over 8 inches of rain causing massive flooding)

High pressure will build into the area today to start meteorological fall and provide our area with sunny skies, warm temperatures and low humidity along with a nice breeze.

High pressure will continue to give us nice weather Friday and Saturday with plenty of sunshine again both days with seasonably warm temperatures and low humidity.

A front will move toward the area on Sunday as high pressure moves off the coast, temperatures will rise to well up into the 80s and with dew points in the upper 60s it will be a muggy day. There is a chance of mainly late day showers.

Shower chances increase for Labor Day as the front will be in our area, temperatures will be not as warm but the humidity will remain rather high.

Still a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers on Tuesday followed by a mainly dry and warm Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 1 – Sunny and breezy, high in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY – SEP 2 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

SATURDAY -SEP 3 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 4 – Partly sunny, quite warm and more humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., high in the upper 80s.

LABOR DAY – SEP 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, not as warm but still humid, high near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 6 – Partly sunny with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers, high in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-northwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Monday.

Enjoy the nice early September weather today and stay safe!