Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from 64 in Clifton down to 56 at High Point. Winds are light from the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 31.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 97 – 1983 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1998

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 79 LOW: 61 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A frontal system to our south will give us cloudy skies today with showers likely developing by the afternoon with possibly some thunderstorms. It will be breezy and cool throughout the day and at night.

Hurricane Erin will make its closest approach to our area on Thursday remaining about 400 miles to our southeast. Breezy conditions will continue especially along the coast. Also along the coast there will be high surf along with dangerous rip currents. Skies should remain mostly cloudy and temperatures will be below normal.

High pressure will then build into our area on Friday giving us a mostly sunny and a milder day.

The weekend will have seasonably warm temperatures but a frontal system will give us a chance of showers Sunday afternoon into Monday.

Dry and pleasant weather is expected for Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 20 – Cloudy and breezy with showers likely by the afternoon, highs in the low 70s, wind gusts to 25 mph.

TONIGHT – Cloudy and breezy with showers likely, lows near 60, wind gusts to 25 mph.

THURSDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly cloudy and windy with a chance of a morning shower, highs in the low 70s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

FRIDAY – AUG 22 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 23 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 24 – Increasing cloudiness with a chance of showers in the afternoon, highs in the low 80s, showers likely at night.

MONDAY – AUG 25 – Partly sunny with showers likely in the morning then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, highs in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 26 – Sunny, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect for easterly winds gusting to 30 mph, seas 6-9 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 77 degrees. High surf along with dangerous rip currents.

OUTLOOK: A gale watch has been posted effective between 6 a.m. Thursday morning through 6 a.m. Friday morning; advisories expected to continue for high seas on Friday through the weekend.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly to mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 62 in Clifton down to 56 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light easterly. The air quality is good with an index of 37.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 54 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 79 LOW: 64 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure off the New England coast will give us a light onshore flow of cool air today along with mostly sunny skies.

A disturbance on a front to our south will likely give us some well needed showers on Wednesday, temperatures will continue to be cool with a slight increase in humidity.

Thursday will be a partly sunny day but it will be breezy as Hurricane Erin makes the closest approach to our area but well out to sea.

A bit warmer Friday into the weekend but a cold front may cause some showers Sunday into Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

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

WEDNESDAY – AUG 20 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, highs in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY – AUG 21 – Partly sunny and breezy, highs in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – AUG 22 – Sunny – highs in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 23 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday evening as Hurricane Erin moves up the coast. Easterly winds to 30 knots, seas 10-15 feet. Dangerous rip currents and high seas through this period. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 77 degrees.

Have a nice day and stay safe.

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures range from 66 in Clifton down to 57 at High Point. Winds are a little brisk out of the north. The air quality is moderate with an index of 51.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW: 65

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 93 LOW: 70 PRECIPITATION: .16″

After having seven of the last eight days of 90+ weather, today will be sharply cooler with high temperatures about 20 degrees lower than yesterday as a cold front has moved to our south and we will have a brisk northerly flow of air. The humidity has also dropped with dew points in the more comfortable 50s. Skies will be mostly cloudy.

Tuesday through Thursday should be mainly dry and cool with only a slight chance (20%) of a shower on Wednesday. Hurricane Erin, which will be well off our coast, will still cause high seas with dangerous rip currents.

Warmer Friday through Sunday with a chance of showers as a cold front approaches the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 18 – Mostly cloudy, breezy and much cooler, highs in the mid 70s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low near 60.

TUESDAY – AUG 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 20 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

FRIDAY – AUG 22 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s, chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – AUG 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect. Northeast winds to 20 knots, seas building to 6 feet. There will be a high risk of dangerous rip currents. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Friday morning as Hurricane Erin moves well off the coast which will cause high seas and dangerous rip currents.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 70 in Clifton down to 65 at Sandyston and Hackettstown. Winds are calm or light south-southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 58.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 64

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 88 LOW: 72 PRECIPITATION: NONE

One last day of heat and humidity today ahead of a cold front that will cross the area tonight. Skies will be mostly sunny but some showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening.

Sharply cooler and less humid on Monday as high pressure builds from the northeast and we will have a brisk onshore wind. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low chance of some light showers. High temperatures will only be in the 70s.

The front to our south and high pressure to our north will continue an onshore flow of cool air. There will be another chance of showers Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Dry and with near normal temperatures Thursday through at least the beginning of next weekend as high pressure dominates our weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 17 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s.

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

MONDAY – AUG 18 – Mostly cloudy, breezy and much cooler and less humid with a chance of showers, highs only in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – AUG 19 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 70s, chance of showers at night.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 70s.

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

FRIDAY – AUG 22 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds less than 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 77 degrees.

OUTLOOK: Advisories expected Monday through Thursday for high seas and winds as Hurricane Erin moves well off the east coast.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there are some light showers across the northwestern part of the state. Temperatures are warm with readings ranging from 73 in Clifton down to 66 at Sandyston and High Point. Winds are calm or light south-southeasterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 62.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 65

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

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 91 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure moving off the coast will give us a warm and humid day. Skies will be mostly cloudy this morning then become mostly sunny this afternoon, a weak disturbance may cause a shower this afternoon but most places it will remain dry.

A cold front will come through our area Sunday evening preceded by a southwest flow of hot and humid air. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms as the front moves through Sunday evening.

Cooler and mainly dry weather next week with only a low chance of showers Tuesday night into Wednesday. Hurricane Erin is expected to remain well offshore and should cause high seas and dangerous rip currents along our coast.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 16 – Cloudy early this morning then becoming mostly sunny and humid with a chance of an afternoon shower, highs in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy with a chance of an evening shower or thunderstorm, low near 70.

SUNDAY – AUG 17 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s. Chance of evening showers and thunderstorms.

MONDAY – AUG 18 – Partly sunny, cooler and less humid, highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – AUG 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 70s, chance of showers at night.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of a morning showers, highs in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

FRIDAY – AUG 22 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Sunday; advisories possible Monday through Thursday for increasing winds and seas due to Hurricane Erin that will move well off our coast.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!