SUNDAY  JULY 23, 2017  5:52 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and there are some light showers over parts of the area, temperatures range from around 70 in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are mainly calm and the humidity is still on the high side.

Overnight we received just over a half inch of rain with the heaviest rain falling around midnight.

Any showers will end this morning followed by some partly sunny skies this afternoon, high temperatures will only reach the low 80s as our five day heatwave ends.

A disturbance along a front to our south will give us more rain from late tonight into Monday morning, with the clouds and an onshore wind temperatures will even be cooler with highs in the 70s. Additional 1/2 to 1 inch of rainfall possible.

Fair weather with below normal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area.

Another front will give us a chance of showers on Thursday with somewhat warmer temperatures.

At this point Friday and Saturday look to be mainly dry with seasonable temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 23 – Mostly cloudy this morning then becoming partly sunny this afternoon, high in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening then showers likely after midnight, low in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Cloudy with showers likely mainly in the morning, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 26 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

THURSDAY – JUL 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – JUL 28 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny, high in the mid  80s.

SATURDAY – JUL 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – North-northeast wind to 10 knots seas 1-2 feet.   Belmar’s ocean temperature is 75 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday through Thursday.

Have a nice day!

SATURDAY  JULY 22, 2017  5:33 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Saturday morning and it is quite warm once again with readings ranging from the upper 70s in the Clifton area down to the mid 60s further inland, winds are light.

Today we will be dry and temperatures should again break the 90 degree mark, humidity will be moderate.  We should have mostly sunny skies in the morning with increasing cloudiness this afternoon.  A disturbance will likely give us showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. tonight into Sunday morning, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds.

We will have a brief break in the showers Sunday afternoon with some sunshine possible but another weak front will give us a good chance of more showers and thunderstorms Sunday night into Monday.  Temperatures will be not as warm on Sunday but may rise to near 90 on Monday, humidity will be moderate with dew points in the 60s.

Dry weather will be with us from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday with cooler temperatures and more comfortable humidity.

Another front may give us showers Thursday afternoon into Friday, temperatures will be seasonably warm.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after 8 p.m., some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds, low around 70.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, not as warm with highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Mostly sunny and less humid, high in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – JUL 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – JUL 28 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southeast wind to 7 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 75 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Sunday through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend!

FRIDAY  JULY 21, 2017  5:53 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are slightly cooler than the last couple of mornings, ranging from the low 70s in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, humidity is still rather high with dew points in the upper 60s.

Today will be another hot day but a little less humid in the afternoon, temperatures will once again reach the 90s and we should remain dry.  A heat advisory continues in effect.

Most of Saturday will be dry and hot but a front in the area will likely cause showers and thunderstorms at night.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue Sunday through Tuesday morning as the front will still be in the area.  Some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds.

Cooler and dry weather is expected from Tuesday afternoon through Friday as high pressure builds into the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 21 – Sunny and hot, high in the mid 90s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 90s, showers and thunderstorms likely at night.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely, high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Mostly cloudy, chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Partly sunny, chance of a morning shower, becoming cooler and less humid, hith in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – JUL 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – West winds to 7 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day!

THURSDAY  JULY 20, 2017  5:42 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and once again it is quite warm with readings ranging from the mid 70s in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are light and the humidity is high.

Very hot weather again today and on Friday with highs in the 90s along with rather high humidity, a heat advisory is in effect.  A thunderstorm complex may move through late tonight giving us a chance of strong winds and heavy rain but that possibility is low.

Not quite as hot over the weekend but it will continued to be humid and with a front in the area, there is the likelihood of shower and thunderstorms activity from Saturday afternoon through Monday.

A cold front crossing the area Monday night will be followed by cooler and drier air for Tuesday that should last through Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 20 – Sunny and very hot, high in the upper 90s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds, low in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – JUL 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Partly sunny in the morning then mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, high in the upper 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Partly sunny and less humid, high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through Monday.

Have a nice day!

WEDNESDAY  JULY 19, 2017  6:00 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and it is quite warm and muggy with readings ranging from the mid 70s in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Heat and humidity will be with us today through Friday, with high temperatures reaching the 90s and with dew points near 70 will make it feel close to 100 degrees through this period.  Only a slight chance of thunderstorm activity each day with most areas remaining dry.

Not quite as hot over the weekend but it still will be quite warm, a frontal system will give the area a better chance of thunderstorm activity Saturday night through Sunday.

More showers and thunderstorms are possible on Monday followed by fair weather with cooler temperatures on Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 19 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

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

THURSDAY – JUL 20 – Mostly sunny, hot and a little less humid, high in the mid 90s.

FRIDAY – JUL 21 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 22 – Partly sunny and humid, high near 90, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

SUNDAY – JUL 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

MONDAY – JUL 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 25 – Partly sunny, cooler and less humid, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southwest wind to 9 knots, seas 1 foot.  Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Thursday through Sunday.

Keep cool!