Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and early temperatures range from 42 in Clifton down to 38 at Walpack and High Point. Winds are calm or light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 44

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 66 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a mild day with plenty of sunshine and light winds as a weak warm front moves through the area.

Mainly dry and warm on Friday along with sunny skies and continued light winds, with more humidity there will be a chance of drizzle late Friday night into early Saturday.

During the day on Saturday we should have partly sunny skies and continued mild but a frontal system will give us showers mainly after 8 p.m.

The bulk of the rain will end Sunday morning, but some lingering showers are possible through Sunday evening as a secondary cold front moves through our area.

Main dry and cool weather Monday through Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 20 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

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

FRIDAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the mid 70s, chance of drizzle after midnight.

SATURDAY – APR 22 – Chance of early drizzle then becoming partly sunny, highs in the low 70s, showers mainly after 8 p.m.

SUNDAY – APR 23 – Showers mainly in the morning, remaining mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – APR 24 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – APR 25 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 26 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northeast winds becoming east-southeast to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Friday; advisories possible Saturday through the day on Sunday; no advisories expected Sunday night through Monday night.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and early temperatures range from 43 in Clifton down to 37 at High Point, winds are mainly from the southwest 5-10 mph.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 1976 RECORD LOW: 27 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 56 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a mostly sunny day as high pressure builds into the area, temperatures will be milder than yesterday. Again it will be breezy and with the winds and low humidity there is a chance of brush fires and a red flag warning has been issued.

Milder on Thursday with highs mainly in the 70s along with mostly sunny skies.

Friday will be quite mild as a warm front moves to our north, most of the day will be dry but there is a chance of drizzle at night.

A rather potent low pressure system will give us rain Saturday night into Sunday morning, the rain may be moderate to heavy at times with a few rumbles of thunder possible. At this time rainfall amounts will average 1-2 inches.

Mainly dry early next week with seasonably cool temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 19 – Sunny and breezy, highs in the low 60s.

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

THURSDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s, chance of patchy drizzle at night.

SATURDAY – APR 22 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 70s. Showers at night mainly after 8 p.m.

SUNDAY – APR 23 – Cloudy with showers mainly before noon, high in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – APR 25 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 15 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Thursday and Friday; advisories possible Saturday and Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are cooler than the last few mornings but still above normal with early readings ranging from 47 in Clifton down to 38 at High Point. Winds are a little gusty out of the southwest.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 94 –(Easter Sunday 1976) RECORD LOW: 29 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 69 LOW: 52 PRECIPITATION: .05″

A deep low north of the Great Lakes will give us a brisk cyclonic flow of cool air. Skies will be partly sunny.

High pressure will then build into the area on Wednesday and we will have a sunny day with lighter winds and slightly milder temperatures after a chilly start.

A warm front will move to our north on Thursday with milder temperatures.

Very warm on Friday but remaining dry.

Saturday will continue to be very mild but a frontal system approaching our area will likely give us showers by evening.

Not as mild on Sunday with showers likely.

Mainly dry and cool weather early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny, breezy and cool, highs in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear, low in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 19 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 21 – Mostly sunny and warm, highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – APR 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers after 2 p.m., highs in the upper 70s. Showers likely at night.

SUNDAY – APR 23 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Friday; advisories possible on Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and there are some showers falling in parts of the area. Temperatures are mild with early readings across the area mainly in the low to mid 50s. Winds are calm or light easterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2002 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 71 LOW: 57 PRECIPITATION: .03″

A cold front will cross the area today preceded by some light showers that should end by 9 a.m. followed by clearing and becoming much less humid. Highs will be near 70 degrees.

High pressure will build into our area and Tuesday will be much cooler than the last several days, but only a little below normal and highs will only be around 60 but with a brisk wind.

Dry weather is expected Wednesday through Friday with a warming trend, Highs should be in the 60s on Wednesday, low 70s on Thursday and then near 80 on Friday.

Unsettled weather for the weekend with a chance of showers both days, Saturday will be mild and then slightly cooler on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 17 – Cloudy with showers likely this morning with clearing and becoming much less humid by this afternoon, high near 70.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny, breezy and cooler, highs near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 19 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 21 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

SATURDAY – APR 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY – APR 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Winds east-southeast becoming west-southwest by this afternoon to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been issued effective between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday; no advisories expected Wednesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there is some patchy fog. Again it is unseasonably mild with early temperatures ranging from 59 in Clifton down to 53 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 89 – 2012 RECORD LOW: 28 – 2014

YESTERDAY’S HIGH 75 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: .46″

The weak low that gave us the showers and thunderstorms yesterday is moving offshore and we should have a mostly cloudy day today with mild temperatures and rather high humidity.

A frontal system will likely give us showers Monday morning followed by clearing late in the day and becoming less humid.

A high pressure will build into the area on Tuesday, skies will be partly sunny but it will be breezy and cool.

Mainly dry weather Wednesday through the day on Friday, temperatures will continue to be cool on Wednesday then becoming milder Thursday and Friday.

Another frontal system may give us showers Friday night into Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with patchy fog with a chance of showers after midnight, lows in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – APR 17 – Showers likely in the morning with patch fog, remaining mostly cloudy in the afternoon, highs near 70.

TUESDAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny, breezy and cooler, highs near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 19 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 21 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 70s, chance of showers at night.

SATURDAY – APR 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Dense fog before 9 a.m.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected on Monday; advisories probably during the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected Tuesday night through Thursday.

Have a nice day and Happy Birthday to my daughter Jessica!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and once again it is unseasonably warm with early temperatures ranging from 65 in Clifton down to 53 at Pequest. Winds are light from the southwest.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 80 – 2003 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1996

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 94 (New Record) LOW: 68 PRECIPITATION: NONE

After our record breaking April heatwave today will be much cooler with plenty of clouds and an onshore wind. Temperatures will not climb much from our present readings with highs near or just above the 70 degree mark. Showers are likely mainly later this afternoon through this evening.

Sunday will be mainly cloudy but it should be dry with temperatures slightly above normal.

A frontal system will likely give us more well needed rain on Monday.

Mainly dry weather the rest of next week, temperatures will be cool Tuesday and Wednesday then rise to above normal levels Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 15 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely mainly after 2 p.m., with possibly a thunderstorm, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers likely mainly before 8 p.m., patchy fog, low in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy, high near 70.

MONDAY – APR 17 – Cloudy early with showers likely mainly before 2 p.m., clearing late in the day, highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – APR 18 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 19 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 20 – Sunny, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southeast winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot, dense fog likely.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Sunday through Monday night; small craft advisories probable during the day on Tuesday; no advisories expected Tuesday night through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Another very unseasonably warm morning on this Friday with early temperatures ranging from 69 in Clifton down to 47 at Pequest and Walpack. Winds are mainly calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2022 RECORD LOW: 28 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 92 (New Record) LOW: 62 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A high pressure ridge extending from Bermuda to our area will give us another hot day today with light southwest winds. Skies will start off clear but we should see an increase in high clouds by late in the day.

Much cooler over the weekend with showers likely on Saturday as a weak low pressure area moves up the coast. Sunday should be dry but skies will be mostly cloudy.

A frontal system will likely give us showers on Monday.

Dry weather should prevail the rest of next week with cool weather for Tuesday and Wednesday becoming milder Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 14 – Mostly sunny and hot, high near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low near 60.

SATURDAY – APR 15 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 17 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny and cool, highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 19 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 20 – Sunny and milder, highs in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-southwest wind becoming southerly this afternoon to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday and Sunday; possible advisories Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy the hot weather again today but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Another very mild early morning on this Thursday with temperatures ranging from 63 in Clifton down to 43 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm and skies are mainly clear.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 13TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 41

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 1977 RECORD LOW: 24 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 84 LOW: 64 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate our weather today and on Friday with highs both days well up into the 80s with a 90 degree reading possible in some places. Winds will be lighter than yesterday but with low humidity there is still a chance of brush fires in our area.

An area of moisture will move into our area on Saturday with showers likely and with the clouds and onshore wind highs will only be in the 60s.

During the day on Sunday it will be mostly cloudy but as a cold front approaches there will be a good chance of showers late Sunday night into Monday.

Mainly dry with seasonably cool temperatures Tuesday into Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 13 – Sunny and hot, high near 90.

TONIGHT – Clear, low in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – APR 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – APR 15 – Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers after 8 p.m.

MONDAY – APR 17 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – APR 18 – Mostly sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – APR 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-southwest winds to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Friday through the day on Sunday; possible advisories for Sunday night.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and it is unseasonably mild with early readings ranging from 64 in Clifton down to 54 at Hackettstown. Winds are mainly from the southwest averaging 5-10 mph.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 12TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 59 AVERAGE LOW: 41

RECORD HIGH: 90 – 1977 RECORD LOW: 25 – 1976

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 77 LOW: 48 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure to our south will continue a warm southwest flow. We should see more sunshine after early morning cloudiness. Highs will be mainly in the low 80s which is well short of the record 90 degrees set back in 1977. Again there will be a chance of brush fires today as the humidity will be low and there will be a rather brisk wind.

Record highs are likely Thursday and Friday as the high pressure ridge continues to dominate our weather. Highs both day will be well up into the 80s.

Not as warm over the weekend as we will have more clouds and a chance of showers.

Unsettled weather to continue Monday and Tuesday with a chance of showers both days as a cold front crosses our area. Temperatures will be closer to normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 12 – Becoming sunny after early morning cloudiness, breezy, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low near 60.

THURSDAY – APR 13 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – APR 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – APR 15 – Mostly cloudy and not as warm with a chance of showers, highs in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – APR 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – APR 18 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

Enjoy the warm weather and please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and there is a wide range in temperatures with early readings ranging from 49 in Clifton down to 30 at Walpack and Pequest. Winds are calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 11TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 59 AVERAGE LOW: 41

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 28 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 69 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure over the southeast states will give us a westerly flow of milder air today along with mostly sunny skies. With the dry conditions and low humidity there is a risk of brush fires.

Warmer on Wednesday and again with low humidity and a brisk wind brush fires are possible.

Even warmer Thursday and Friday with some record highs possible as highs will be well up into the 80s.

Not as warm on the weekend and there will be a chance of showers Saturday night through Monday as a cold front approaches the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 11 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

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

WEDNESDAY – APR 12 – Mostly sunny and breezy, highs near 80.

THURSDAY – APR 13 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – APR 14 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – APR 15 – Mostly cloudy and not as warm, highs in the mid 70s, chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – APR 16 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – APR 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: Possible small craft advisories tonight; no advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!