Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and it is quite warm and muggy with temperatures ranging from 76 in Clifton down to 63 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 70.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 7TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 78 AVERAGE LOW: 59

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 44 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 95 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Another day of very hot and humid air today with some more record highs possible as the high pressure ridge slowly moves offshore. Highs again will be in the mid 90s and with dew points near 70 will cause heat indexes to be over 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect. There is a low chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight mainly to our north and west.

Friday will be less hot as a frontal system approaches our area, but the humidity should rise with dew points in the low to mid 70s. There will be a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

Unsettled weather for the weekend with warm temperatures and high humidity and showers will be likely both days but it shouldn’t be a complete washout as there will also be some dry periods.

Still a chance of showers on Monday, then mainly dry with less humidity on Tuesday.

Another frontal system may give us some more showers on Wednesday.

Hurricane Lee is expected to become a powerful hurricane but should stay offshore but will likely cause more dangerous surf along our beaches by late next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 7 – Sunny, very hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s. Heat indexes possibly rising to 103 degrees.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and muggy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m., low in the lower 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 8 – Partly sunny and less hot but more humid with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs near 90.

SATURDAY – SEP 9 – Partly sunny with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, humid with highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 10 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 11 – Mostly cloudy in the morning with a chance of showers, becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, humid with highs in the lower 80s.

TUESDAY – SEP 12 – Mostly sunny and less humid, highs in the lower 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 13 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Winds becoming south-southeast to 10 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK; No advisories expected Friday through Monday.

Have a nice day but again stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and once again it is quite warm and muggy with temperatures ranging from 74 in Clifton down to 63 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 71.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 6TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 78 AVERAGE LOW: 60

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 44 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 93 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: NONE

NOTE: On this day 44 years ago in 1979 Hurricane David caused high winds and power outages in our area. My dad’s cherry tree didn’t survive this storm!

High pressure ridge over us will give us another very hot day with high humidity; we should see less clouds than the last couple of days. Highs will reach the mid 90s and with dew points around 70 will cause heat indexes to rise to near 100 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect.

Still very hot and humid on Thursday but there may be a little more clouds in the afternoon.

A slow moving frontal system will move into our area on Friday and be in our area over the weekend. There will be a chance of showers on Friday, temperatures will be a little lower but the humidity will remain high. Humid weather will continue on the weekend but with plenty of clouds high temperatures will be lower. Showers will be likely with Saturday may be the wettest day of the weekend.

Showers may persist into Monday followed by drier weather for Tuesday.

Meanwhile Tropical Storm Lee is expected to become a powerful hurricane, as of now the path keeps the storm offshore but high swells and dangerous rip currents should develop by the end of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 6 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

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

THURSDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

FRIDAY – SEP 8 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 9 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 10 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, continued humid with highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 11 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – SEP 12 – Mostly sunny and less humid, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and it is warm and muggy with temperatures ranging from 73 in Clifton down to 64 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 66

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 5TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 60

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 48 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 91 LOW: 71 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

Our heat wave will continue today as a high pressure ridge is over the eastern part of the country. High temperatures will be in the 90s and with dew points around 70 will cause heat indexes to rise to near 100 degrees, a heat advisory is in effect. Skies will be mostly sunny but some high clouds from the remains of Tropical Cyclone Idalia move in from the east.

Hot and humid Wednesday and Thursday with highs again in the 90s and dew points near 70. There may be more clouds on Thursday as a frontal system approaches our area from the west and some showers are possible at night.

Not as hot on Friday but it will remain quite humid along with a chance of showers.

Showers and thunderstorms are more likely over the weekend with some heavy rain possible. The humidity will remain high.

At this point Monday looks to be mainly dry although there is a slight chance of lingering showers. The humidity should drop by late in the day.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 5 – Becoming mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low to mid 90s, a heat advisory is in effect.

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

WEDNESDAY – SEP 6 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – SEP 7 – Partly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s, chance of showers at night.

FRIDAY – SEP 8 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and possibly some thunderstorms, not as hot but quite humid, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 9 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 10 – Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of showers and possibly some thunderstorms, highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 11 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 72 degrees. There continues to be a high risk of dangerous rip currents for the Jersey shore.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Labor Day morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from 71 in Clifton down to 61 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 66.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 60

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 90 LOW: 65 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure ridge over the southeastern states will give us another hot day today with slightly more humidity as dew points rise to the upper 60s. We may see some partial clouds this morning with a slight chance of some sprinkles. Skies will then become mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs will be in the low 90s and with the humidity it will feel like the mid to upper 90s and a heat advisory is in effect.

Hot and humid weather to continue through the day on Thursday.

A slow moving frontal system will give us a chance of showers Thursday night through Saturday, high temperatures will be cooler but the humidity will remain high.

Somewhat cooler and drier weather for Sunday along with partly sunny skies.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 4 – Partly sunny this morning then becoming mostly sunny, hot and humid this afternoon, highs in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy and muggy, lows in the low 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 6 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low to mid 90s. Chance of showers after 8 p.m.

FRIDAY – SEP 8 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 9 – Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 10 – Partly sunny and less humid, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees. There is still a high risk of dangerous rip currents.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice Labor Day but stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and it is a little warmer than the last couple of mornings with temperatures ranging from 66 in Clifton down to 55 at Walpack. Winds are light from the southwest. The air quality is good with an index of 49.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 3RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 79 AVERAGE LOW: 61

RECORD HIGH: 96 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 48 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 83 LOW: 58 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure to our south will give us a southwesterly flow of hot air today, the humidity will be a little higher than the last few days with dew points mainly in the low 60s. Skies will be sunny.

Dry and hot weather from Labor Day through Thursday with highs each day in the 90s. The humidity will be moderate most of the time with dew points in the mid to upper 60s.

A frontal system may touch off some showers for Friday and Saturday with lower temperatures but higher humidity.

Looking ahead it appears that next week will be more seasonable with highs mainly in the 70s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 3 – Sunny, highs in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows near 70.

LABOR DAY – SEP 4 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – SEP 5 – Sunny, highs in the mid 90s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 6 – Sunny, highs in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – SEP 7 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 90s, chance of showers after 8 p.m.

FRIDAY – SEP 8 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the mid to upper 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 9 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – West-southwest wind to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees. There is still a high risk of dangerous rip currents from ex-hurricane Idalia.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Monday through Thursday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe and cool!