Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there are some thundershowers moving through the West Milford area. Temperatures are quite warm with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 77 in Clifton down to 65 at High Point and Wantage. The humidity is high with dew points around 70 and the wind is light from the southwest.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE DATA FOR JULY 2.

AVERAGE HIGH: 84 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2018 RECORD LOW: – 51 – 2001

YESTERDAY: HIGH: 95 LOW 69 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front moving slowly through the area today and tonight will likely cause showers and thunderstorms mainly this afternoon and evening, some of these storms may be accompanied by strong gusty winds and heavy downpours. Although showers are likely, most of the day will be dry with some sunshine. The humidity will remain high with dew points near 70.

The cold front will move offshore late tonight and high pressure will build in from the west causing much less humid air for both Sunday and on the 4th, temperatures will be seasonably warm with highs mainly in the upper 80s. Dew points both days will be in the comfortable 50s.

Shower chances increase on Tuesday as the front to our south starts moving north which will give us a chance of showers with increasing humidity.

Unsettled weather will continue Wednesday through Friday with the best chance of showers will be on Thursday, temperatures will average near normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 2 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds, humid with a high near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, low in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – JUL 3 – Mostly sunny and less humid, high in the upper 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JUL 4 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – JUL 5 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 6 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – JUL 7 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers, high in the low 80s.

FRIDAY – JUL 8 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. this evening for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 4-5 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 70 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Sunday through Wednesday.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR JUNE 2022

This June the average temperature was 71.2 degrees which is 1.2 degrees above normal. The highest temperature was 93 degrees on the 25th with the lowest temperature was 52 on the 19th. Precipitation totaled 3.52″ which is slightly below normal, 1.86″ fell on the first 2 days of the month.

Have a nice holiday weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and it is quite mild with temperatures at 5 a.m. ranging from 70 in Clifton down to 53 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S DATA FOR JULY 1ST!

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 49 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 89 LOW: 65 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure moving off the coast will give our area a southwest flow of very hot air along with higher humidity with dew points rising to the mid 60s. There is a slight chance (20%) of an afternoon or evening shower. Shower chances increase after midnight.

Saturday will be very warm and humid with showers and thunderstorms as a cold front approaches our area. Some of these storms may be accompanied by heavy downpours and strong gusty winds.

It appears now the cold front will sag to our south and Sunday will be a mostly sunny day with lower humidity.

Independence Day will be another mostly sunny day with seasonably warm temperatures and still comfortable humidity.

The front to the south will move closer to our area Tuesday through Thursday with showers possible along with higher humidity. Temperatures will average slightly above normal on Tuesday and then near normal Wednesday and Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUL 1 – Mostly sunny, hot and more humid, high in the mid 90s.

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

SATURDAY – JUL 2 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds, high near 90.

SUNDAY – JUL 3 – Mostly sunny and less humid, high in the upper 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JUL 4 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – JUL 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., high in the mid 80s.

WEDENSDAY – JUL 6 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – JUL 7 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between noon today through 8 p.m. Saturday evening for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-6 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 70 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Sunday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day but stay cool and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Thursday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 66 in Clifton down to 51 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 87 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will be in control of our weather today and on Friday. Today will be a very warm day with highs near 90 but the humidity will stay on the low side with dew points in the 50s.

Friday will again be mostly sunny but it will be hotter with highs in the mid 90s, also the humidity will rise with dew points in the mid 60s. A slow moving cold front may touch off some showers late at night.

Saturday is expected to be a warm and humid day with showers and thunderstorms as the cold front will be in our area. Some storms may be strong to severe in the afternoon and evening.

The front is expected to sag south of our area on Sunday, most of the area will be dry but there will still be a low chance of a shower. Highs will be lower with readings in the low to mid 80s the humidity will still be on the high side with dew points in the 60s.

The front will move further south on Independence Day and we should enjoy mostly sunny skies with quite warm temperatures.

The front may move back to the north closer to our area which will give us a chance of showers Tuesday into Wednesday and it will be quite warm.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUN 30 – Sunny, high near 90.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low near 70.

FRIDAY – JUL 1 – Sunny, hot and more humid, high in the mid 90s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 p.m.

SATURDAY – JUL 2 – Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with showers and possibly some thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JUL 3 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, high in the mid 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JUL 4 – Mostly sunny, high near 90.

TUESDAY – JUL 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high near 90.

WEDNESDAY – JUL 6 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – South-southeast wind to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s Ocean Temperature is 70 degrees.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories expected on Friday; no advisories expected Saturday through Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 60 in Clifton down to 48 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 79 LOW: 64 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will be in control of our weather today with mostly sunny skies with high temperatures a couple of degrees higher than yesterday with readings mainly in the mid 80s. Humidity will be comfortable with dew points in the 50s.

The high pressure will slowly move off the coast Thursday and Friday with continued mostly sunny skies both days. Highs on Thursday will be near 90 with continued comfortable humidity. Friday will be hot with highs in the mid 90s and humidity will rise with dew points in the 60s.

Saturday looks to be the worst day of the holiday weekend with showers and thunderstorms as a slow moving cold front moves into our area. Some of these storms may be strong especially in the afternoon and evening. With the clouds and precipitation highs will be lower but the humidity will stay high.

It appears now the front will move far enough south to keep Sunday mainly dry with seasonably warm temperatures, there is only a low chance (30%) of a shower.

Dry weather with continued seasonably warm temperatures are likely on Independence Day.

Another cold front may cause some showers on Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUN 29 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

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

THURSDAY – JUN 30 – Sunny, high near 90.

FRIDAY – JUL 1 – Sunny and hot with increasing humidity, high in the mid 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 2 – Mostly cloudy with showers and possibly some thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – JUL 3 – Mostly sunny with a chance of a shower, high in the mid 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JUL 4 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – JUL 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas -2 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 70 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Thursday; advisories possible on Friday; no advisories expected for Saturday and Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 65 in Clifton down to 53 at Walpack. Winds are light from the north.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 80 LOW: 69 PRECIPITATION: .40″

High pressure will be in control of our weather through Friday. Today will be a mostly sunny day with high temperatures near or slightly below normal and the humidity will be lower with dew points in the 50s. Wednesday through Friday will continue to have mostly sunny days with a warming trend, highs should be in the mid 80s on Wednesday, near 90 on Thursday and in the mid 90s on Friday. Humidity will remain moderate with dew points in the upper 50s to low 60s.

A slow moving cold front will be in our area at least through Saturday with showers and thunderstorms likely. There still may be a chance of a shower on Sunday as the front only slowly moves to our south.

At the present time Independence Day looks to be seasonably warm with plenty of sunshine.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUN 28 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low near 60.

WEDNESDAY – JUN 29 – Partly sunny in the morning then becoming sunny in the afternoon, high in the mid 80s.

THURSDAY – JUN 30 – Sunny, high near 90.

FRIDAY – JUL 1 – Sunny and hot, high in the mid 90s.

SATURDAY – JUL 2 – Partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 90.

SUNDAY – JUL 3- Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, high in the mid 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JUL 4 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 69 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday and Thursday; possible advisories Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!