Good morning everyone!
Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and the temperature in Clifton has fallen to a record low tying 30 degrees, we could break the record before the sun comes up. The lowest temperature in the area is a chilly 22 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northwesterly. The air quality is good with an index of 19.
CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR APRIL 21ST:
AVERAGE HIGH: 63 AVERAGE LOW: 44
RECORD HIGH: 84 – 1985 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1981
YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 51 LOW: 34 PRECIPITATION: NONE
Strong high pressure over our area will give us a sunny day today with somewhat milder temperatures after a chilly start. Winds will be light.
A warm front to our south will likely give us some rain mainly Wednesday morning, rainfall amounts should be less than 1/4 inch.
Thursday will be the mildest day of the week as high pressure builds over the area, most highs will be in the low 70s.
Friday will be a dry and a little cooler.
Unsettled weather with below normal temperatures are expected for the weekend. Rain is likely on Saturday with still a chance of showers for Sunday.
Monday looks to be dry with near seasonable temperatures.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – APR 21 – Sunny, highs in the low 50s, light winds.
TONIGHT – Increasing clouds with showers likely after midnight, lows in the low 40s.
WEDNESDAY – APR 22 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely mainly in the morning, highs in the upper 50s.
THURSDAY – APR 23 – Sunny and mild, highs in the low 70s.
FRIDAY – APR 24 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY – APR 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning then showers likely in the afternoon and at night, highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY – APR 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly in the morning, highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY – APR 27 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.
OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 a.m. through 11 a.m. Wednesday morning; no advisories expected Wednesday night through Friday night; advisories possible for Saturday.
Have a nice day and stay safe!