Good morning everyone!
Skies are partly cloudy early on this Labor Day morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 71 in Clifton down to 61 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 66.
CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH:
AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 60
RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1997
YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 90 LOW: 65 PRECIPITATION: NONE
High pressure ridge over the southeastern states will give us another hot day today with slightly more humidity as dew points rise to the upper 60s. We may see some partial clouds this morning with a slight chance of some sprinkles. Skies will then become mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs will be in the low 90s and with the humidity it will feel like the mid to upper 90s and a heat advisory is in effect.
Hot and humid weather to continue through the day on Thursday.
A slow moving frontal system will give us a chance of showers Thursday night through Saturday, high temperatures will be cooler but the humidity will remain high.
Somewhat cooler and drier weather for Sunday along with partly sunny skies.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – SEP 4 – Partly sunny this morning then becoming mostly sunny, hot and humid this afternoon, highs in the low 90s.
TONIGHT – Partly cloudy and muggy, lows in the low 70s.
TUESDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.
WEDNESDAY – SEP 6 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.
THURSDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low to mid 90s. Chance of showers after 8 p.m.
FRIDAY – SEP 8 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 80s.
SATURDAY – SEP 9 – Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 80s.
SUNDAY – SEP 10 – Partly sunny and less humid, highs in the low 80s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees. There is still a high risk of dangerous rip currents.
OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.
Have a nice Labor Day but stay safe and cool!