Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and there are some light showers falling in parts of the area. It is warm and quite muggy. Temperatures range from 72 in Clifton down to 69 at Hackettstown. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 55 – 2007

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 83 LOW: 66 PRECIPITATION: .30″

Weak high pressure will give us a partly sunny day after some early morning cloudiness. It will gradually become less humid as dew points fall to the low-mid 60s.

Wednesday looks to be a warm day with plenty of sunshine and moderate humidity.

A cold front will cross our area Thursday night preceded by some showers.

At this time Friday looks dry with near normal temperatures as weak high pressure builds into our area.

The front to our south will cause some unsettled weather as some weak low pressure areas move along the front. There will be a chance of showers on Saturday with showers more likely on Sunday. High temperatures will be slightly below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 18 – Cloudy this morning with a chance of an early shower then becoming partly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear, lows in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 19 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 20 – Increasing clouds with a chance of morning showers then showers likely in the afternoon and evening, highs in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 21 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs near 80.

SUNDAY – AUG 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning then showers likely in the afternoon, highs near 80.

MONDAY – AUG 24 – Sunny, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 77 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and most of the showers have moved offshore. Temperatures are mostly in the mid to upper 60s across the area and the humidity is high. Winds are calm or light southeasterly. The air quality is good with an index of 35.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 54 – 1979

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 LOW: 66 PRECIPITATION: .09″

Overnight rain only totaled about 1/4 of an inch as a warm front is moving through the area. Not much if any more rain is expected today. Skies will become partly sunny and it will be warm and quite humid with dew points mainly in the low 70s. A weak cold front will cross the area early this evening with only a slight chance of showers.

Weak high pressure will then build into the area for Tuesday and Wednesday giving us sunny skies both days with quite warm temperatures but with lower humidity.

A stronger cold front will cross our area on Thursday accompanied by a chance of some showers in the afternoon and evening.

Weak high pressure will then build into the area on Friday giving us a dry day with cooler temperatures.

The weekend looks to be unsettled as possibly some waves of low pressure along the front to our south gives us a chance of showers both days.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 17 – Becoming partly sunny, warm and quite humid, highs in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers becoming partly cloudy after midnight, lows in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – AUG 18 – Sunny and less humid, highs in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 19 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers, highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs near 80.

SUNDAY – AUG 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – A small craft advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. this morning for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 78 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 67 in Clifton down to 57 at Pequest and Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 44.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 1997 RECORD LOW: 55 – 1994

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 85 LOW: 66 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system approaching from the west will cause increasing cloudiness and gradually becoming more humid today. Showers are likely to develop mainly after 5 p.m. with showers likely continuing into Monday morning.

There may be a break in the showers during the middle of the day with some sunshine possible and it will be warm and very humid with dew points rising in the 70s. Showers and thunderstorms are again possible in the afternoon as the cold front with the system moves through our area.

Dry, warm and less humid Tuesday through the day on Wednesday.

Showers may return on Thursday as another cold front crosses our area.

Friday looks to be dry and less humid but a wave of low pressure from a front to our south may give us some showers Friday night into Saturday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 16 – Increasing cloudiness with showers likely mainly after 5 p.m. highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorms, lows in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – AUG 17 – Showers likely mainly before 11 a.m. then becoming partly sunny and quite humid with showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. highs in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 18 – Sunny and less humid, highs in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 19 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s, chance of showers at night.

SATURDAY – AUG 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 4 p.m. this afternoon through 11 a.m. Monday morning for southerly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 77 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Monday afternoon through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 67 in Clifton down to 57 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 34.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 1988 RECORD LOW: 54 – 2014

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 87 LOW 68 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure extending from eastern Canada to our area will give us another pleasant day today with plenty of sunshine and low humidity as dew points will be mainly in the 50s.

A frontal system approaching from the west tomorrow will cause an increase in clouds along with a southerly flow of more humid air. Showers are expected by evening with possibly some thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times.

The showers should end early Monday morning with clearing skies by the afternoon.

Pleasant weather Tuesday through the day on Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area.

A cold front will give us a chance of showers on Thursday.

High pressure building from the west on Friday will give us another pleasant day with comfortable temperatures and humidity.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 15 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY – AUG 16 – Increasing cloudiness and becoming more humid, highs in the low 80s. Showers heavy at times at night with possible thunderstorms. Breezy with southerly winds gusting to 25 mph.

MONDAY – AUG 17 – Showers likely before 8 a.m. then becoming partly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 18 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 19 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly sunny and pleasant, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 78 degrees.

OUTLOOK: Advisories likely Sunday and Monday; no advisories expected Tuesday through the day on Wednesday; advisories possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 69 in Clifton down to 61 at Sussex. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 14TH!

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 97 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 54 – 1983

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 86 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: .01″

High pressure building from the Great Lakes will give us pleasantly warm weather today and again on Saturday. Skies will be mostly sunny both days along with lower humidity.

A frontal system will approach our area from the west on Sunday and we should see an increase in clouds during the day with higher humidity. Showers likely developing in the afternoon then showers heavy at times Sunday night into early Monday morning. eTuesday and Wednesday will be dry with near seasonable temperatures along with moderate levels of humidity.

Thursday should be partly sunny with a chance of showers as a cold front approaches our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – AUG 15 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 16 – Increasing cloudiness and more humid with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, highs in the low 80s. Showers heavy at times at night.

MONDAY – AUG 17 – Showers likely mainly before 8 a.m. then becoming mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 18 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 19 – Sunny , highs in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 20 – Mostly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 79 degrees.

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

Have a nice day and stay safe!