Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 56 in Clifton down to 52 at High Point and Vernon. Winds are light from the north-northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 23.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 52

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 36 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 61 LOW: 57 PRECIPITATION: 2.35″

Yesterday we had the 2.35″ of rain but New York City had 5-9 inches which caused massive flooding.

The storm system with some of the remains of ex-tropical storm Ophelia has moved further offshore but we will still have mostly cloudy to cloudy skies much of the day with a chance of a lingering shower mainly this morning. We should have clearing by this evening.

High pressure will then be in control of our weather on Sunday giving us plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures.

High pressure will continue to dominate our weather next week with dry conditions along with above normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 30 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain mainly this morning, highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Clearing, lows in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny and warmer, highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs near 80.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – OCT 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – OCT 6 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Monday night for north-northeast winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Rain is falling over much of the area early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 56 in Clifton down to 51 at High Point. Winds are mainly light from the northeast. The air quality is moderate with an index of 53.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 52

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 37 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 51 PRECIPITATION: .02″

A coastal storm with some of the remains of ex-tropical storm Ophelia will give us heavy rain today into tonight. A flash flood watch is in effect for 2-4 inches of rain with some higher amounts possible.

The storm will move further offshore on Saturday but we will have lingering showers mainly in the morning with possible sunshine by late in the afternoon.

A long stretch of dry and mild weather Sunday through much of next week with highs mainly in the upper 70s to near 80 each day.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 29 – Flood watch in effect! Showers and isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain likely, breezy, highs in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms, rain will be heavy at times, breezy, lows in the upper 50s. Total rainfall averaging 2-4 inches with higher amounts possible.

SATURDAY – SEP 30 – Lingering showers likely in the morning with partial clearing late in the day, highs in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs near 80.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – OCT 5 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

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

OUTLOOK: Advisories still possible on Monday; no advisories expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice day but with this heavy rain please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and early temperatures range from 51 in Clifton down to 43 at Sandyston. Winds are light from the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 53

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2014 RECORD LOW: 37 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 68 LOW: 48 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will be moving offshore today and we should see an increase in clouds as a coastal low pressure slowly moves north. Some showers are possible after 8 p.m. tonight. High temperatures will be slightly below normal.

Rain and possibly some thunderstorms Friday through Saturday morning followed by clearing Saturday afternoon. Rain may be heavy at times with rainfall totals averaging 1-3 inches with higher amounts possible.

High pressure will then build into the area on Sunday and dominate our weather much of next week with dry conditions and above normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 28 – Increasing cloudiness, highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Chance of showers after 8 p.m. then rain likely after 2 a.m., lows in the mid 50s.

FRIDAY – SEP 29 – Cloudy with rain and possibly some thunderstorms with heavy rain, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – SEP 30 – Cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning then clearing in the afternoon, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs near 80.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday morning for northeast winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected with possible gales during the day on Saturday; small craft advisories likely Saturday night; advisories still possible Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and it is quite cool with temperatures ranging from 50 in Clifton down to 42 at Sandyston. Winds are light from the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 33.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 53

RECORD HIGH: 89 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 61 LOW: 53 PRECIPITATION: .01″

NOTE: On this day in 1985 Hurricane Gloria gave our area heavy rain and damaging winds.

High pressure building down from eastern Canada will finally give us sunshine for the first time since last Friday. Temperatures will be cool with most highs in the mid-upper 60s.

The strong high pressure will move off the New England coast on Thursday, temperatures will continue to be slightly below normal.

A coastal front is likely to give us showers on Friday with some heavy rain possible. Winds will pick up from the northeast.

High pressure will then dominate our weather for the weekend with plenty of sunshine each day, highs on Saturday will be near 70 but rise to well up into the 70s on Sunday.

Well above normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions through most of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

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

THURSDAY – SEP 28 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 29 – Cloudy with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – SEP 30 – Partly sunny, highs near 70.

SUNDAY – OCT 1 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – OCT 3 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday morning for northeast winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories expected to continue Friday through Sunday.

Enjoy the sunshine today but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and there are some light showers in parts of the area. Temperatures range from 57 in Clifton down to 50 at High Point. Winds are mainly from the northeast! The air quality is moderate with an index of 55.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 26TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 54

RECORD HIGH: 90 – 2007 RECORD LOW: 42 – 1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 60 LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: .74″ STORM TOTAL: 2.75″

The remnants of Ex-Tropical Storm Ophelia is slowly moving to our south and weakening but will still cause cloudy skies again with a low chance of a morning shower.

The sun will finally appear on Wednesday with dry weather continuing on Thursday, temperatures will be a bit below normal.

A trough of low pressure will give us another chance of showers on Friday with some heavy rain possible.

At this point the weekend looks dry with a warming trend that will extend into early next week. Monday’s highs may approach 80 degrees.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 26 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain mainly this morning, highs in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower, lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 28 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 29 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – SEP 30 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – OCT 1 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northeast winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 8-10 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories expected to continue Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy with rain falling along with patchy fog. Temperatures range from 57 in Clifton down to 53 at High Point. Winds continue gusty out of the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 72 AVERAGE LOW: 54

RECORD HIGH: 90 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 57 PRECIPITATION: .91″

The remnants of ex-tropical storm Ophelia will continue to give us another cool, wet and dreary day today with no sunshine. Another 1/2-1 inch of rainfall is likely through tonight. Winds will continue to be gusty out of the northeast.

The remains of Ophelia will weaken and move offshore on Tuesday but it should remain mostly cloudy with only a low chance of a morning shower.

High pressure to our north will give us a mostly sunny day on Wednesday with continued below normal temperatures.

A weak trough in the area will give us another chance of showers Thursday and Friday.

At this point the weekend looks dry with somewhat milder temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 25 – Rain with widespread fog, breezy, highs in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with widespread fog and a chance of rain, lows in the mid 50s

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Chance of a morning shower then remaining mostly cloudy, highs in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY -SEP 28 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 29 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – SEP 30 – Partly sunny, chance of a morning shower, highs in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – OCT 1 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday evening for northeast winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 6-11 feet.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories expected on Wednesday; advisories still possible Thursday and Friday.

Despite this continued dreary weather try to have a nice day.

I want to wish my wife Joan a happy 46th anniversary. It was one of the chilliest September days with a high of only 56 with around 1 1/2″ of rain. But the weather was lucky for us!

Good morning everyone!

Rain is falling over much of the area early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 58 in Clifton down to 51 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 24TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 73 AVERAGE LOW: 54

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 54 PRECIPITATION: 1.10″

The remnants of Ophelia will slowly move north and will continue to give us periods of rain again today, winds will be a little lighter than yesterday and high temperatures should not be as chilly with highs in the mid 60s.

The remnants of Ophelia will then move off the Jersey coast on Monday and will still give us cloudy and cool conditions with showers.

Strong high pressure will then build into the area on Tuesday and be with us much of the rest of this week, temperatures will be below normal through Thursday and then near normal on Friday and Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 24 – Showers with an isolated thunderstorm, rain may be heavy at times, highs in the mid 60s, Wind gusts to 25 mph.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms, low in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Cloudy with rain likely, highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 28 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 29 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

SATURDAY – SEP 30 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for easterly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 10 feet subsiding to 5 feet by this evening;

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories likely to continue for Monday and Tuesday; advisories still possible on Wednesday.

Despite this lousy weather try to have a nice day and please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Rain has just begun in the area early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 55 in Clifton down to 49 at High Point. Winds are a little gusty out of the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 23RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 73 AVERAGE LOW: 55

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 42 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 72 LOW: 56 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Tropical storm Ophelia is moving on shore in North Carolina and will move slowly northward over the weekend before dissipating by Sunday night. Rain from this system has moved into the area and we should see periods of rain possibly heavy at times today along with gusty northwest winds to 35 mph. Sunday we will have showers and possibly some thunderstorms with winds slowly decreasing. Rainfall amounts this weekend will average 1-3 inches. High temperatures will be only near 60 today and in the mid 60s on Sunday. Not an ideal start to autumn that began at 2:50 a.m. this morning.

Still a chance of showers on Monday as there will be some lingering moisture in the area.

Mainly dry and cool weather Tuesday through Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 23 – Rain and windy with rain possibly heavy at times, cool with highs only near 60, winds gusting to 35 mph.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain in the evening then showers and isolated thunderstorms after midnight, breezy with gusts to 30 mph, lows in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms, breezy, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Cloudy with showers likely mainly in the morning, highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 28 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 29 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northeast winds gusting to 50 knots, seas 9-14 feet. minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.

OUTLOOK: Small craft advisories likely Sunday through Tuesday and still possible on Wednesday.

Despite the rain and wind try to have a nice weekend! And Happy Autumn!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 56 in Clifton down to 43 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 46.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 22ND!

AVERAGE HIGH: 73 AVERAGE LOW: 55

RECORD HIGH: 91 – 1980 RECORD LOW: 41 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 73 LOW: 52 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The high pressure that gave our area some very pleasant late summer weather is moving off the coast, as a possible tropical low pressure slowly moves up the coast. We should see an increase in clouds today with near seasonable temperatures. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with increasing northeast winds.

Not a very nice weekend as we start off autumn as the low pressure off the Carolina coast starts moving northward. The storm may have some tropical characteristics and may be named Tropical Storm Ophelia. The storm will cause a strong northeast flow of quite cool air with rain beginning around daybreak on Saturday and continue much if not all of the weekend. Wind gusts of 35 mph are possible with higher gusts along the coastal areas. Rain may be heavy at times especially Saturday afternoon and evening. Total rainfall amounts for the weekend will average between 1-3 inches.

Still a chance of showers on Monday as the low dissipates near our area.

At this point we should be mainly dry and cool Tuesday through Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 22 – Increasing cloudiness, highs in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 5 a.m., low in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Cloudy with showers and possibly some thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, windy with gusts to 35 mph. Quite cool with highs only near 60.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Cloudy and windy with rain and possible some thunderstorms, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 28 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. this morning until 6 p.m. this evening for easterly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. this evening until 6 a.m. Sunday morning; small craft advisories is expected to continue through Sunday night; advisories still possible on Monday; no advisories expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are similar to this time yesterday morning with readings ranging from 53 in Clifton down to 41 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 74 AVERAGE LOW 55

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 1980 RECORD LOW: 40 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 LOW: 54 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will give us another nice day today with plenty of sunshine and seasonably mild tempertures.

As the high moves off the coast we should see an increase in the clouds on Friday, and with the clouds and onshore wind high temperatures will be a little lower than today.

A low pressure developing off the southeast coast will move slowly northward and will likely give us windswept rain possibly heavy at times over the weekend. Temperatures will be quite chilly with highs both days only in the 60s,

Except for a chance of a shower early Monday dry conditions should prevail through Wednesday with temperatures a little below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 21 – Sunny and pleasant, highs in the mid 70s.

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

FRIDAY – SEP 22 – Increasing cloudiness, highs in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Cloudy with rain likely possibly heavy at times, breezy and chilly, highs only in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, breezy, highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Chance of a shower before 8 a.m. then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Partly sunny, highs near 70.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been posted effective between 6 p.m. Friday night through 6 a.m. Sunday morning; small craft advisories expected for the rest of Sunday; no advisories expected for Monday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!