Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Thursday morning and there are some showers falling in parts of the area. Temperatures are unseasonably mild with readings ranging from 70 in Clifton down to 66 at High Point. The humidity is high also with dew points near 70. Winds are calm or light south-southeast. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 72 AVERAGE LOW: 54

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 LOW: 67 PRECIPITATION: .04″

A southerly flow of very humid air will be with us today along with mainly cloudy skies. Showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight with some heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts will average around 1 inch with higher amounts possible.

A cold front will come through early Friday morning and we should have clearing skies after early morning cloudiness. Temperatures will be above normal and it will still be a little humid.

During the day on Saturday skies will be mostly cloudy and another front may cause some showers Saturday night into Sunday morning.

High pressure will then build into the area Monday with dry conditions continuing through Wednesday. Temperatures will be above normal on Monday, near normal on Tuesday and then below normal on Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 25 – Cloudy and very humid with showers and scattered thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, becoming breezy in the afternoon, highs in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers likely and possible some thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, muggy, lows in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – SEP 26 – Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, less humid, highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 27 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy, highs near 80. Chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – SEP 28 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly in the morning, highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY – SEP 29 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 30 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny and cooler, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Friday through Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

I want to wish my wonderful wife a Happy 48th wedding anniversary. The weather was rainy and chilly with highs only in the 50s with over an inch of rain.

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly to mostly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is some patchy fog mainly over inland areas. Temperatures range from 67 in Clifton down to 62 at Sandyston and Wantage. It is muggy with dew points in the mid-upper 60s. The winds are calm or light southerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 57.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 24TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 73 AVERAGE LOW: 54

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 83 LOW: 61 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A front is just north of our area and today we will have mostly cloudy skies with high temperatures slightly lower than yesterday but the humidity will remain high with dew points in the upper 60s. There is a chance of showers mainly after 2 p.m. this afternoon. Showers will become more numerous at night with some heavy rain possible.

Thursday will be a warm and humid day with showers and thunderstorms expected. Rain will be heavy at times along with possibly some strong thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts will average between 1-2 inches with higher amounts possible.

We should see some clearing on Friday and it will be seasonably mild.

The weekend looks to be mainly dry but there is a low chance of some showers Saturday night as a cold front moves through our area.

Monday and Tuesday look to be dry with above normal temperatures continuing.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 24 – Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of showers mainly after 2 p.m., highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers, muggy, lows in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 25 – Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be accompanied by gusty winds and heavy rain. Rainfall amounts 1-2 inches with higher amounts possible.

FRIDAY – SEP 26 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 27 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, highs near 80. Chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – SEP 28 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then partly sunny in the afternoon, highs near 80.

MONDAY – SEP 29 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 30 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 4 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are nearly 10 degrees higher than this time yesterday with readings ranging from 61 in Clifton down to 55 at Sandyston and Wantage. Winds are calm or light southerly. The air quality is good with an index of 39.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 23RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 73 AVERAGE LOW: 55

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

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

Today will be a summerlike day for the first full day of autumn as high pressure moves offshore and a cold front approaches from the northwest. Temperatures will rise to the 80s and dew points will rise to the upper 60s. Some well needed showers and thunderstorms are likely mainly after 5 p.m.

The cold front will move into our area on Wednesday and there will be a low chance of showers during the day becoming more likely at night.

Unsettled weather will continue Thursday and Friday with showers most likely on Thursday with a lesser chance on Friday.

Still a low chance of showers on Saturday followed by dry weather Sunday and Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, warmer and more humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m. highs in the low 80s.

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

WEDNESDAY – SEP 24 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 2 p.m., humid, highs near 80. Showers and thunderstorms more likely at night.

THURSDAY – SEP 25 – Cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs near 80.

SATURDAY – SEP 27 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, highs near 80.

SUNDAY – SEP 28 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

MONDAY – SEP 29 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 p.m. this afternoon through 5 a.m. Wednesday morning for higher seas. Winds southwest to 15 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: Mainly sub-advisory levels Wednesday through Saturday expect possible advisories Thursday night.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from 52 in Clifton down to 45 at Basking Ridge. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 38.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 22ND!

AVERAGE HIGH: 73 AVERAGE LOW: 55

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 72 LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure is moving off the coast today and we will have a light southerly flow of milder air as autumn begins at 2:19 p.m.

Tuesday will be a summerlike day with warm temperatures and higher humidity. There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. as a cold front approaches our area.

The front will move to our south Wednesday morning and we will have unsettled weather as weak low pressure areas move along the front. There will be a good chance of showers Wednesday through Friday with a lesser chance on Saturday. Temperatures through this period will be slightly above average.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

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

TUESDAY – SEP 23 – Partly sunny, warm and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., highs in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 24 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs near 80.

THURSDAY – SEP 25 – Cloudy with showers likely mainly after 2 p.m., highs in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs near 80.

SATURDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 28 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. this afternoon for high seas, winds variable less than 5 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: Possible advisories on Tuesday for high seas; no advisories expected Wednesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there is some patchy fog mainly over the inland areas. Temperatures range from 56 in Clifton down to 45 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 50.

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: 58 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure extending from Quebec to our area will give us a light onshore flow of cool air. High temperatures will be in the low 70s with continued low humidity.

Monday as the high pressure moves offshore a warm front is expected to move through at night but it should remain dry. Temperatures and humidity will be slightly higher than today.

Tuesday will be a warm and humid summerlike day ahead of a cold front. Temperatures will be in the 80s and dew points will rise to the mid to upper 60s. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and at night.

A cold front will cross the area on Wednesday but not move too far south. We will have a chance of showers each day as weak areas of low pressure move along the front. Temperatures will be near normal. We do need the rain since today it is two full weeks without measurable precipitation.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

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

MONDAY – SEP 22 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, warmer and more humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., highs in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers after 2 p.m. highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

SATURDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Easterly winds to 10 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories possible for higher seas Monday through Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!