Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and it is muggy with some patchy fog over parts of the area. Temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 70 in Clifton down to 65 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 23RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW 64

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 1989 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1994

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 77 LOW: 71 PRECIPITATION: .86″

Yesterday we received much needed rainfall and although my station recorded less than an inch of rain some areas received much more with 3 1/2 inches in the Sparta area and 4 1/2 inches across Long Beach Island.

Today will be a much quieter day with mostly cloudy skies as the weak front in our area weakens. Only a low chance of an afternoon or evening shower and thunderstorm. High temperatures will be a few degrees higher than yesterday and it will still be humid with dew points mainly in the upper 60s.

High pressure will then build into our area on Wednesday giving us a sunny day with quite warm temperatures.

Mainly dry weather with continued warm temperatures Thursday through the weekend with only a low chance of an afternoon or evening shower and thunderstorm on Friday as a weak front moves through the area. The humidity will be moderate with most dew points in the mid 60s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of a scattered shower and thunderstorm mainly before 8 p.m., becoming mostly clear after midnight, low in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 24 – Sunny, high near 90.

THURSDAY – AUG 25 – Sunny, high near 90.

FRIDAY – AUG 26 – Mostly sunny with a chance of an afternoon or evening shower and thunderstorm, high near 90.

SATURDAY – AUG 27 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

MONDAY – AUG 29 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 75 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and there is some light rain falling in parts of the area. Temperatures are mild with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 71 in Clifton down to 65 at High Point. The wind is calm or light southeasterly and the humidity is high with dew points near 70.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 22ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1982

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 84 LOW: 68 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Our first significant rainfall in several weeks today with rain possibly heavy at times especially this morning as a warm front moves to our north. With the clouds and precipitation high temperatures will only rise to near 80 but the humidity will be high with dew points near 70. Rainfall amounts should be between 1-2 inches.

A cold front will cross the area Tuesday night giving our area a good chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening, with more sunshine temperatures will be higher and the humidity will remain high.

Mainly dry weather Wednesday through the weekend with above normal temperatures and moderate humidity. The only chance of showers will be on Friday as a weak cold front moves through the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 22 – Showers and isolated thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times especially this morning, humid, high near 80.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers and an isolated thunderstorm, humid, low in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY – AUG 23 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then partly sunny in the afternoon and evening with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, high in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 24 – Sunny, high near 90.

THURSDAY – AUG 25 – Sunny, high near 90.

FRIDAY – AUG 26 – Partly sunny with a chance of an afternoon or evening shower and thunderstorm, high in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – AUG 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – AUG 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

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

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and enjoy the well needed rain today!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Sunday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 68 in Clifton down to 58 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm and the dew points are mainly in the low to mid 60s.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW 64

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 2009 RECORD LOW: 51 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 91 LOW: 69 PRECIPITATION: .06″

High pressure will be moving offshore and we should see some increase in cloudiness as a slow moving frontal system approaches from the west. With more clouds temperatures will be lower than yesterday but the humidity will be higher with dew points mainly in the upper 60s. Showers and thunderstorms will likely develop mainly after midnight.

The frontal system will give us some well needed rainfall on Monday with showers and thunderstorms, some rain may be heavy at times. Rainfall amounts of around one inch with some higher amounts possible. Highs will be only around 80 but the humidity will be high with dew points near 70.

There may be a lull in the precipitation Tuesday morning but more showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon and evening as the frontal system moves offshore.

High pressure will then build into our area on Wednesday and dominate the weather through at least the start of the weekend. Mainly dry conditions with very warm temperatures and moderate humidity with dew points in the 60s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 21 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy and muggy with showers and thunderstorms likely main after midnight, low near 70.

MONDAY – AUG 22 – Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, humid, high near 80.

TUESDAY – AUG 23 – Partly sunny and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly after 11 a.m., high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 24 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

THURSDAY – AUG 25 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

FRIDAY – AUG 26 – Partly sunny, high near 90.

SATURDAY – AUG 27 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – East-southeast wind to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 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 higher than the last few mornings with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 71 in Clifton down to 58 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm and the humidity is also a little higher with dew points in the 60s.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 97 – 1983 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1998

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 92 LOW: 67 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be partly sunny and very warm to hot once again with high temperatures around 90 degrees. The humidity will be higher than the last few days with dew points in the 60s. There is a low chance of some showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening.

Sunday will be cooler as we will have more clouds but it will be humid with dew points in the upper 60s. There is a chance of showers at night mainly after midnight.

Well needed rain is likely Monday into Tuesday as a slow moving cold front moves through the area, highs will mainly be in the low 80s but the humidity will remain high.

Mainly dry and very warm weather Wednesday through Friday with moderate humidity.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 20 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower or thunderstorm mainly after 2 p.m., high near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – AUG 21 – Mostly cloudy and more humid, high in the mid 80s, chance of showers after midnight.

MONDAY – AUG 22 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely, humid, high near 80.

TUESDAY – AUG 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, humid, high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 25 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

FRIDAY – AUG 26 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southeast wind to 10 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 67 in Clifton down to 51 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm and the humidity continues to be low with dew points mainly in the 50s.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR AUGUST 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 82 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 54 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 87 LOW: 61 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

High pressure in our area will give us a sunny day today with quite warm temperatures with highs possibly reaching the low 90s, however the humidity continues to be comfortable with dew points in the 50s.

Most of this upcoming weekend will be dry and quite warm with a slight increase in humidity. The high pressure will be moving offshore and a trough of low pressure will approach from the west which could give us a shower Sunday night.

Humid with showers likely Monday into Tuesday as a cold front slowly moves through the area. Highs on Monday will be lower with considerable cloudiness but somewhat warmer on Tuesday.

Dry weather is then expected Wednesday through the end of the week with quite warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – AUG 19 – Sunny and hot, high in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low near 70.

SATURDAY – AUG 20 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

SUNDAY – AUG 21 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

MONDAY – AUG 22 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers likely and possible a thunderstorm, high near 80.

TUESDAY – AUG 23 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – AUG 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY – AUG 25 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly wind gusting to 15 knots, seas 1-2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay cool and safe!