Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures once again are very warm with readings ranging from 77 in Clifton down to 66 at Sandyston. The winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 66.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 30TH.

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 66

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 56 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 100 (New Record) LOW: 74 PRECIPITATION: NONE

One last day of extreme heat today ahead of a cold front. High temperatures will reach the upper 90s and with dew points near 70 the heat index will approach 105 degrees and an extreme heat warning remains in effect. We should see more cloudiness by the afternoon with a low chance of a shower and thunderstorm this afternoon .

Thursday the cold front will move into our area and we will likely have showers and a few thunderstorms, some rain may be heavy at times through Thursday evening. High temperatures will be cooler mainly in the low 80s with gradually lowering humidity.

Lingering showers on Friday and it will be unseasonably cool with a rather brisk northeast wind, highs will only be in the 70s.

Very nice weather for the weekend into at least the early part of next week with plenty of sunshine each day along with slightly cooler than average temperatures along with low humidity as Canadian high pressure moves into our area.

Looking ahead there is no sign of the return of high heat for at least the next two weeks.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 30 – Increasing clouds very hot and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m. Highs in the upper 90s with heat indexes near 105.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY – JULY 31 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times. Cooler, highs in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 1 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cool and breezy, highs only in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – AUG 2 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 3 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 4 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – AUG 5 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds becoming southerly to 10 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Thursday; advisories expected for Friday with some gale gusts possible; advisories for higher seas possible on Saturday; no advisories expected for Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

We are back online today after missing yesterday’s blog due to a problem at a data center in Newark.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 74 in Clifton down to 65 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 68.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 29TH.

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 67

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2020 RECORD LOW: 55 – 1992

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 96 (New Record) LOW: 72 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Extreme heat will be with us the next two days as a strong high pressure ridge will be over us. High temperatures both days will be in the upper 90s to near 100 and with dew points in the upper 60s to near 70 will cause heat indexes to rise to around 105 degrees. A cold front approaching our area Wednesday afternoon will give us a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly at night.

Thursday will be cooler but staying humid as the cold front slowly moves to our south. Showers and thunderstorms are likely with rain possibly heavy at times which could cause some flash flooding.

After lingering showers Friday morning it will remain mostly cloudy with quite cool temperatures as highs should only be in the 70s.

Beautiful weather for early August this weekend which will extend into early next week as we will have plenty of sunshine each day with near seasonable temperatures and very low humidity.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 29 – Sunny and very hot, highs in the upper 90s, Heat index to 105.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear and muggy, lows in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 30 – Sunny and very hot, highs in the upper 90s, heat index to 105. Chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m.

THURSDAY – JULY 31 – Mostly cloudy and not as warm with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 1 – Chance of a morning shower then remaining mostly cloudy and cool, highs only in the mid 70s.

SATURDAY – AUG 2 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 3 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 4 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Wednesday and Thursday; advisories expected for Friday with some gale gusts possible; advisories may continue into Saturday morning!

Have a nice day and stay cool and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there are some scattered showers falling mainly just to our south. Temperatures range from 72 in Clifton down to 63 at High Point. Winds are light mainly from the southwest. The air quality is 104 which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 27TH.

AVERAGE HIGH: 86 AVERAGE LOW: 67

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2005 RECORD LOW: 56 – 2001

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 87 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: NONE.

A warm front moving slowly into our area will give us mostly cloudy skies and it will become more humid with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, some rain may be heavy at times. With more clouds the high temperature today will be in the low-mid 80s.

Another heatwave is expected Monday through Wednesday as high pressure builds into our area. High temperatures all three days will be in the mid-upper 90s and with dew points near 70 the heat indexes will rise to near 105 degrees. A cold front approaching our area will give us a chance of showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday night.

The front will slowly move through the area on Thursday with cooler temperatures but a good chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Dry with cooler temperatures and much less humidity Friday through next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning then showers likely this afternoon with possibly some thunderstorms, becoming more humid, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this evening then becoming partly cloudy after midnight, muggy, lows in the low 70s.

MONDAY – JULY 28 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 29 – Sunny, very hot and humid, highs in the upper 90s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 30 – Mostly sunny, very hot and humid, high in the upper 90s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m.

THURSDAY – JULY 31 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, not as warm, highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 1 – Mostly sunny, cooler and much less humid, highs near 80.

SATURDAY – AUG 2 – Sunny and pleasant, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Monday through Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures are still warm with readings ranging from 74 in Clifton down to 64 at Sandyston. Winds are light from the north. The humidity is lower with dew points falling to the 60s. The air quality is good with an index of 45.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 26.

AVERAGE HIGH: 86 AVERAGE LOW 67

RECORD HIGH: 97 – 1989 RECORD LOW: 57 – 1992

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 98 (Record) LOW:75 PRECIPITATION: .50″

A cold front is moving south of the area this morning and today will be cooler and less humid with plenty of sunshine and light winds.

The front will return as a warm front on Sunday which will likely cause showers and some thunderstorms. With the clouds high temperatures will be lower but it will be humid.

Another heat wave is expected Monday through Wednesday as high pressure builds into our area. A cold front may cause some showers Wednesday night.

The front will slowly move offshore on Thursday but there will still be a chance of showers with cooler temperatures.

High pressure will then build into the area for Friday giving us much more pleasant temperatures and humidity that should last through next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 26 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 a.m., lows in the low 70s.

SUNDAY – JULY 27 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, humid, highs in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – JULY 28 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 29 – Sunny, very hot and humid, highs in the upper 90s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 30 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s, chance of showers at night.

THURSDAY – JULY 31 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, not as warm, high in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – AUG 1 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – North-northeast winds becoming easterly to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are warmer than this time yesterday with readings ranging form 74 in Clifton down to 66 at Hackettstown. Winds are from the southwest. The air quality is moderate with an index of 56.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 25

AVERAGE HIGH: 86 AVERAGE LOW: 67

RECORD HIGH: 97 – 1987 RECORD LOW – 56 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 89 LOW: 68 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A southwesterly flow of very hot and humid air ahead of a cold front today. High temperatures in the upper 90s along with dew points in the low 70s will cause heat indexes to rise past 105 degrees and an extreme heat warning is in effect. The front will likely cause some severe thunderstorms later this afternoon into the evening with the main threat being damaging winds.

High pressure will build into the area on Saturday giving us a cooler and less humid day although temperatures will still be slightly above normal.

A frontal system on Sunday will likely give us showers and possibly some strong thunderstorms.

Hot and humid again Monday through Wednesday with a chance of afternoon and evening showers Tuesday and Wednesday.

Much cooler and less humid toward the end of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 25 – Increasing clouds, very hot and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly after 5 p.m., highs in the upper 90s, heat indexes to 105 degrees. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly before 8 p.m., becoming mostly clear after midnight, lows in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – JULY 26 – Mostly sunny, not as hot or humid, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 27 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – JULY 28 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 29 – Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, very hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 30 – Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, very hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – JULY 31 – Partly sunny, cooler and less humid, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southwest winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 76 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and cool!