Good morning everyone!
Skies are partly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from 69 in Clifton down to 59 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 53.
CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 20TH:
AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 64
RECORD HIGH: 97 – 1983 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1998
YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 87 LOW: 66 PRECIPITATION: NONE
A slow moving cold front approaching our area will cause more stormy weather this afternoon and evening. A flood watch is in effect. Flash flooding is becoming more likely as rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour and this will affect the evening commute. Also there is an increasing threat of severe thunderstorms especially across central and southern parts of New Jersey and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Much more quiet and pleasant weather for Friday as high pressure builds over the area.
Unsettled weather for the weekend as waves of low pressure moves through our area. The most likely chance of showers will be on Saturday with less chances for Sunday.
Pleasant weather returns for Monday through Wednesday with comfortable temperatures and humidity along with plenty of sunshine each day as high pressure will build over our area.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – AUG 20 – Becoming cloudy with showers and possible thunderstorms, rain will be heavy at times, highs in the low 80s.
TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and possible thunderstorms, rain will be heavy at times, low, in the low 60s. Total possible rainfall of 2-3 inches.
FRIDAY – AUG 21 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.
SATURDAY – AUG 22 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY – AUG 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.
MONDAY – AUG 24 – Sunny, highs near 80.
TUESDAY – AUG 25 – Sunny, highs near 80.
WEDNESDAY – AUG 26 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 78 degrees.
OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Monday.
Have a nice day and stay safe especially if driving this afternoon and evening. Remember if the road is flooded turn around so you won’t drown.