Good morning everyone!

Skies are clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 45 in Clifton down to a chilly 31 at Sandyston. Winds are light from the northwest. The air quality is good with an index of 23.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 63 AVERAGE LOW: 45

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 34 – 2015

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 62 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: NONE

The Canadian high pressure that gave us the cool and breezy weather the last couple of days will be over us today providing sunny skies with less wind. Some frost is possible inland tonight.

The high will move offshore for the weekend and it will be milder but a cold front approaching from the west will cause some showers late Sunday night into Monday morning. Rainfall amounts will be around 1/2 inch.

High pressure will give us dry conditions Tuesday morning but a weak cold front will give us a chance of showers Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.

Fair and seasonably cool weather is expected for Thursday and Friday as high pressure builds into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 17 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the low 40s.

SATURDAY – OCT 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 19 – Partly sunny and mild highs in the low 70s, showers expected after 8 p.m.

MONDAY – OCT 20 – Showers in the morning then clearing in the afternoon, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 21 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers after 2 p.m., highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 23 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Saturday; advisories expected Sunday and Monday; still possible advisories for Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday but normal for this time of year. Readings range from 45 in Clifton down to 36 at Pequest and High Point. Winds are calm or light northwesterly. The air quality is good with an index of 20.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 16TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 64 AVERAGE LOW: 45

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 35 – 2009

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 70 LOW: 51 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A strong Canadian high pressure north of the Great Lakes will give us a brisk northerly flow of cool air today despite plenty of sunshine.

The high will move closer to our area on Friday and we will continue to have mostly sunny and cool weather but with less wind than today.

The high will move off the coast over the weekend giving us milder temperatures. Saturday will be dry but there will be a chance of showers Sunday afternoon and evening as a cold front approaches our area.

Showers will be likely on Monday as the front moves through

A weak high pressure will give us dry conditions on Tuesday with near normal temperatures.

Another weaker front may cause some showers Tuesday night into Wednesday. Temperatures again will be near normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 16 – Sunny and breezy, highs around 60. Wind gusts to 28 mph.

TONIGHT – Clear, lows in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – OCT 17 – Sunny and still a little breezy, highs in the low 60s. Wind gusts to 20 mph.

SATURDAY – OCT 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 19 – Partly sunny and mild with a chance of showers after 2 p.m., highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers at night.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday evening for north-northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Saturday; advisories again expected for Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 55 in Clifton down to 48 at Sandyston and Pequest. Winds are mainly light from the north. The air quality is good with an index of 23.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 15TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 64 AVERAGE LOW: 46

RECORD HIGH: 85 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 34 – 1987

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 61 LOW: 52 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front will come through dry around noon today. Skies will become mostly sunny with near normal temperatures. Winds will become a little brisk out of the north this afternoon and evening.

Dry and cool weather for Thursday and Friday as a strong high pressure build from the Great Lakes.

The high will move offshore this weekend and we will dry conditions along with mild temperatures.

A cold front will come through on Monday giving us a good chance of showers followed by clearing on Tuesday with near normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 15 – Becoming mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the low 40s.

THURSDAY – OCT 16 – Sunny, breezy and cool, highs near 60.

FRIDAY – OCT 17 – Sunny, breezy and cool, highs in the low 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 19 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 20 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 21 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory will be in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday evening for northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories likely to continue for Friday; no advisories expected for Saturday; advisories again likely for Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 51 in Clifton down to 46 at High Point. Winds are still gusty out of the north. The air quality is good with an index of 21.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 14TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 65 AVERAGE LOW: 46

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 1975 RECORD LOW: 28 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 56 LOW: 52 PRECIPITATION: .91″ STORM TOTAL: 1.35″

The coastal storm that gave us the rain and wind the last couple of days is moving further away from our area today. Skies will be mainly cloudy with some breaks of sunshine. It still will be rather breezy with some gusts to 25 mph.

Wednesday will be a little milder but still breezy with more sunshine. A cold front will move through the area in the afternoon with only some broken clouds.

Dry and cooler Thursday and Friday, winds will still be gusty on Thursday with less wind on Friday. Canadian high pressure will dominate.

A mild weekend is expected as the high moves offshore. A cold front is expected to move through Sunday night possible accompanied by some showers Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 14 – Mostly cloudy and breezy, highs in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing, lows in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 15 – Mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 16 – Sunny and breezy, highs near 60.

FRIDAY – OCT 17 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 18 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

SUNDAY – OCT 19 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon and night, highs in the mid 70s.

MONDAY – OCT 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of a morning showers, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 4 p.m. this afternoon for northeast winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 6-10 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories to continue for Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and rain is falling over much if not all of the area. Temperatures range from 53 in Clifton down to 47 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the north-northeast with some gusts to 35 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 28.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 13TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 65 AVERAGE LOW: 47

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 1995 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 60 LOW: 54 PRECIPITATION: .44″

The coastal storm that has been giving us rain and strong winds will continue to affect our area today and tonight. Overnight rains last night totaled around an inch and we can expect another 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of rainfall. Winds will continue to gust to 35 mph in the Clifton area and over 50 mph at shore locations where moderate to major coastal flooding is occurring.

The low will weaken then move offshore on Tuesday, with clearing, but it still will be rather breezy.

High pressure will give us a nice day on Wednesday with slightly above normal temperatures; a cold front will come through dry at night.

Thursday and Friday will be dry and cool as a Canadian high pressure builds into the area.

As this high moves offshore we will have a return southwesterly flow of milder air for the weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 13 – Rain and windy, highs near 60. Wind gusts to 35 mph.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain likely mainly in the evening, lows in the low 50s, wind gusts to 30 mph.

TUESDAY – OCT 14 – Mostly cloudy and breezy, highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 15 – Mostly sunny and breezy, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 16 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 17 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 18 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning is in effect until noon for northeast winds gusting to 50 knots, seas 14-18 feet.

OUTLOOK: Gales will continue on Tuesday; small craft advisories expected Wednesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!