Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 58 in Clifton down to 51 at High Point and Vernon. Winds are a little gusty out of the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 33.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 12TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 66 AVERAGE LOW: 47

RECORD HIGH: 78 – 1995 RECORD LOW: 34 – 1996

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 61 LOW: 53 PRECIPITATION: .12″

The coastal storm is off the Carolina coast and is expected to slowly move toward our area. Rain should develop by this afternoon and continue through tonight. Northeast winds will increase with gusts to 35 mph.

The storm will give us periods of rain on Monday along with strong winds again gusting to 35 mph, higher along the coast with gusts there up to 60 mph. Rainfall amounts will average between 1 and 1 1/2 inches with higher amounts possible. There is a coastal flood warning for our coastline.

There will be a chance of rain early Tuesday morning with clearing by the afternoon with near seasonable tempertures.

Dry weather is expected Wednesday through next weekend as high pressure dominates. Near normal temperatures on Wednesday, below normal Thursday and Friday then moderate somewhat for next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 12 – Rain developing this afternoon and becoming windy, highs in the low 60s. Wind gusts to 35 mph.

TONIGHT – Rain and windy, lows in the low 50s, wind gusts to 35 mph.

MONDAY – OCT 13 – Rain and windy, highs near 60, wind gusts to 35 mph.

TUESDAY – OCT 14 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a morning shower then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, breezy, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 15 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 16 – Sunny, highs near 60.

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

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

MARINE FORECAST: A storm warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday night for northeast winds gusting to 50 knots, seas 12-17 feet.

OUTLOOK: Gales likely on Tuesday: advisories continuing for high seas Wednesday and Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly overcast early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are more than ten degrees warmer than this time yesterday with readings ranging from 54 in Clifton down to 46 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 50.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 11TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 66 AVERAGE LOW: 48

RECORD HIGH: 77 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 32 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 65 LOW: 42 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure is moving off the coast and today will be a mostly cloudy day with near normal temperatures. A strong coastal storm will be slowly moving up the coast which will give us a good chance of showers tonight.

The storm will give us rain possibly heavy at times Sunday and Monday along with strong gusty northeast winds. Wind gusts to 35 mph are likely in the Clifton area but up to 60 mph along the New Jersey coast. Rainfall amounts will average between 2-3 inches. Moderate to major coastal flooding is likely.

The storm will move away on Tuesday with still a chance of early morning rain followed by clearing.

Dry weather Wednesday through Friday, temperatures will be near normal on Wednesday then below normal for Thursday and Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 11 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, lows in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY – OCT 12 – Cloudy and windy with rain likely, highs in the low 60s, winds gusting to 35 mph.

MONDAY – OCT 13 – Cloudy with rain, highs in the low 60s, wind gusts to 35 mph.

TUESDAY – OCT 14 – Chance of rain mainly before 8 a.m. then clearing, breezy, highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 15 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 16 – Sunny, highs near 60.

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

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY- A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for easterly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: A storm warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. this evening through 8 p.m. Monday night; gales still possible on Tuesday; advisories possible for high seas on Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are clear early on this Friday morning and we are having the coldest temperature in Clifton since April 18th. Readings ranging from 44 in Clifton down to a cold 28 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light north-northeasterly. No frost in the Clifton area but some frost and freezes over the inland areas. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 10TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 66 AVERAGE LOW: 48

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 60 LOW: 44 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Note: On this day in 1979 we received our earliest trace of snow of the season!

Strong high pressure over our area today will give us a sunny and cool day with much less wind than yesterday.

The high will move offshore on Saturday as a developing low pressure approaches from the south. Skies will be mostly cloudy and it will not be as cool. There is a slight chance of some light rain and drizzle but most areas will remain dry.

A strong coastal storm will affect our area Sunday and Monday giving us strong winds and heavy rain. Gusts may approach 35 mph in Clifton but up to 60 mph along the coast which will cause moderate to major coastal flooding. Rainfall amounts will average between 1 1/2 to 3 inches.

The storm will weaken on Tuesday and move offshore and we will have clearing with near normal temperatures which will extend into Wednesday.

A cooler airmass is expected for Thursday and Friday along with mostly sunny skies both days.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 10 – Sunny, highs in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – OCT 11 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 70.

SUNDAY – OCT 12 – Cloudy and windy with showers likely, highs in the low 60s. Wind gusts to 35 mph.

MONDAY – OCT 13 – Cloudy and windy with showers likely, highs in the low 60s, Wind gusts to 35 mph.

TUESDAY – OCT 14 – Clearing, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 15 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

THURSDAY – OCT 16 – Mostly sunny and cooler, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southeast winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: A storm watch has been issued effective between 6 p.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Monday evening; Gales still possible on Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are nearly 15 degrees colder than this time yesterday. Readings ranging from 51 in Clifton down to 39 at Pequest. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 26.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 9TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 67 AVERAGE LOW: 48

RECORD HIGH: 83 – 2011 RECORD LOW: 31 – 2001

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 71 LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: .53″

High pressure building from the Great Lakes will give us plenty of sunshine but it will be cool and breezy.

As the high pressure moves over the area on Friday morning, it will give us the coolest temperatures so far this season with some patchy frost in the Clifton area. However more inland temperatures will dip to the low 30s and a freeze warning is in effect. During the day on Friday it will be sunny and not as cool with less winds.

Saturday will be a partly sunny day with near normal temperatures as the high moves off the New England coast.

It appears now that we will have a strong coastal low moving up from the south that will likely give us heavy rain and strong gusty winds Sunday into Monday. Rainfall amounts will average 1-2 inches which is well needed.

The storm will weaken and move offshore and Tuesday and Wednesday should be dry with near normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 9 – Sunny, breezy and cool, highs in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Clear with patchy frost, lows in the upper 30s.

FRIDAY – OCT 10 – Patchy frost in the early morning then sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 11 – Partly sunny, highs near 70.

SUNDAY – OCT 12 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, windy, highs in the low 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 13 – Cloudy with rain, windy with highs in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 14 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 15 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: A storm watch has been issued for Saturday night through Monday night;

Have a nice day and Happy 40th Birthday to my baby daughter Bethany!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and showers are in our area. Temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 68 in Clifton down to 61 at High Point. Winds are gusty out of the southwest. The air quality is good with an index of 23.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 8TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 67 AVERAGE LOW: 49

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 2007 RECORD LOW: 32 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 LOW: 62 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front will cross our area around 9 a.m. accompanied by showers that may be heavy at times. The front will be followed by clearing and becoming much cooler by later this afternoon.

A strong Canadian high pressure will then build into our area on Thursday giving us the coolest air of the season so far. High temperatures will only reach the low 60s along with a brisk northerly wind.

Frost and freezes are likely late Thursday night into early Friday morning as we will have clear skies and light winds. Not quite as chilly during the day on Friday with light winds.

Saturday looks to be a dry day with seasonably cool temperatures.

We then have to watch for a potentially strong coastal storm for Sunday and Monday. Some computer models have the storm too far out to give us significant weather but other models indicate that the storm will be close to our area which will give us strong winds and heavy rain especially over coastal areas.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 8 – Showers this morning then clearing this afternoon, breezy with highs in the upper 60s this morning falling to near 60 by sunset.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and breezy, lows in the mid 40s

THURSDAY – OCT 9 – Sunny, breezy and quite cool, highs in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 10 – Patchy frost in the early morning then sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 11 – Mostly sunny, highs near 70.

SUNDAY – OCT 12 – Increasing cloudiness with a chance of rain the afternoon and at night, highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 13 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until midnight Thursday night for northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Friday; advisories possible during the day on Saturday; gale to storm force winds likely Saturday night into Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!