Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Monday morning and some light rain is falling in parts of the area. Temperatures are around 10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 55 in Clifton down to 49 at Wantage. Winds are light and variable.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 25TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 60 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 77 – 2001 RECORD LOW: 32 – 2003

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 60 LOW: 43 PRECIPITATION: .02″

Showers should end early this morning as a warm front moves north of the area. Today will be a mostly cloudy and warmer day with temperatures rising into the 70s.

A strong coastal low will affect our area tonight through Tuesday night causing heavy rain and strong gusty winds. Rainfall in our area will be around 2-4 inches and winds will gust to near 40 mph. A flash flood watch is in effect.

Some early showers Wednesday morning then we should see some sunshine with seasonable temperatures during the day. Thursday will be sunny with continued seasonable temperatures.

Another potentially strong storm will likely give us more rain Friday into Saturday.

At this time Halloween seems like it will be a nice day with highs in the low 60s, which is milder than last year when the highs were only in the upper 40s.

Also it now appears that for the first time since at least 1973 that our low temperatures didn’t fall below 40 degrees in October.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 25 – Showers ending by 7 a.m. then mostly cloudy and warmer, high in the mid 70s.

TONIGHT – Rain with possible thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times, low in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – OCT 26 – Rain with possible thunderstorms, rain may be heavy at times. Windy with northerly gusts to 40 mph possible, high near 60. A flash flood watch is in effect for rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches possible.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 27 – Showers ending in the morning then becoming prtly sunny in the afternoon, high in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 28 – Sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 29 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, high near 60.

SATURDAY – OCT 30 – Cloudy with showers likely, high in the low 60s.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning for southerly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – A gale watch is in effect valid Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon; small craft advisories still likely Wednesday night; small craft advisories possible during the day on Thursday for high seas; gales possible Thursday night through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 44 in Clifton down to 36 at Basking Ridge. Winds are calm or light westerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 24TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 2001 RECORD LOW: 31 – 2003

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 63 LOW: 47 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

Today will start out mostly sunny but we should see some high clouds as a warm front approaches our area this afternoon. The front will move to our north late tonight accompanied by a chance of showers.

Monday will be a mostly cloudy day but we will be in the warm sector as high tempertures reach well up into the 70s along with higher humidity.

A strong storm over the middle of the country will move toward our area causing rain that will be moderate to heavy from Monday night through Tuesday tapering off to showers and ending by Wednesday morning.

A brief dry period from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, but another strong low will likely give us another round of rain Friday into Saturday.

High temperatures much of this week will be around normal but overnight lows will be above normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 24 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with light rain mainly between 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. low in the low 50s.

MONDAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny and mild, high in the low 70s. Rain heavy at times with a possible thunderstorm after 8 p.m.

TUESDAY – OCT 26 – Cloudy with showers possibly heavy at times, high in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly before 8 a.m., high in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 30 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northwest winds to 10 knots, seas less than 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory has been issued effective between 8 p.m. this evening through 6 a.m. Tuesday morning; small craft advisories expected to continue through the day on Tuesday; gale warnings possible Tuesday night through Wednesday; small craft advisories still possible on Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Skies across the area are mostly cloudy and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 49 in Clifton down to 39 at High Point, these readings are 10-15 degrees cooler than yesterday but still above normal. Winds are light from the north.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 23RD:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 2007 RECORD LOW: 28 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 71 LOW: 53 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be a mostly cloudy day and it will be cooler as a northerly flow from high pressure over the Great Lakes dominates our weather.

Another mostly cloudy day on Sunday and there will be a chance of rain at night as a warm front approaches our area.

Most of the day on Monday we will be in the warm sector and we should stay dry and quite mild but a low pressure area will give us rain Monday night into Tuesday with cooler temperatures on Tuesday.

There may be a break in the showers Wednesday afternoon and during the day on Thursday but another low pressure will give us a good chance of rain Thursday night into Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 23 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy, low in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY – OCT 24 – Increasing cloudiness, high in the low 60s. Chance of rain at night.

MONDAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny and milder, high in the low 70s. Rain after 8 p.m.

TUESDAY – OCT 26 – Mostly cloudy with rain likely, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of morning showers, high near 60.

THURSDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northerly winds to 10 knots, seas less than 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Sunday; possible small craft advisories Sunday night through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies across our area are partly to mostly cloudy and once again it is unseasonable mild with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 61 in Clifton down to 53 at Basking Ridge, these temperatures are near 20 degrees above normal. Winds are mainly calm or light westerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 22ND:

AVERAGE HIGH: 61 AVERAGE LOW: 42

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 1979 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1997

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 79 (Tied Record) LOW: 56 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A weak cold front will pass to our east this morning and high pressure will build from the west which will give us mostly sunny skies with slightly cooler temperatures than the last few days but still above normal with highs near 70.

The weekend will be mainly dry and cool as high pressure dominates our weather. An approaching low pressure may touch of some showers Sunday night.

Much of next week the weather will be unsettled with a chance of showers each day. Temperatures on Monday are quite uncertain as a warm front will be near our area. If the front stays to our south Monday’s highs will only be in the upper 50s, if the front moves to our north then we could be in the warm sector with highs again well up into the 70s. Temperatures the rest of the week will be seasonably cool.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 22 – Mostly sunny, high near 70.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the low 50s.

SATURDAY – OCT 23 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 24 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s, chance of showers at night.

MONDAY – OCT 25 – Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 60s, chance of showers at night.

TUESDAY – OCT 26 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 27 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until noon today for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected for Saturday and Sunday; advisories possible Monday and Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Under clear moonlit skies on this Thursday morning temperatures are again well above normal with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 57 in Clifton down to 43 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 62 AVERAGE LOW: 43

RECORD HIGH: 79 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 30 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 (New Record) LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be another unseasonably mild day with plenty of sunshine, high temperatures will again be well up into the 70s with an 80 degree reading possible in some areas.

A cold front will cross the area tonight giving us a low chance of showers.

Mostly sunny on Friday and it will be cooler as high pressure builds from the west. Temperatures will be 5-10 degrees cooler than today but still well above normal.

Seasonably cool weather can be expected for the weekend but we should stay dry as high pressure builds into our area.

At the present time the weather early next week will be on the chilly side and a frontal system in our area will give us a good chance of rain both Monday and Tuesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 21 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy with a chance of a shower mainly between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., low in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY – OCT 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – OCT 23 – Mostly cloudy and cooler, high in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high near 60.

TUESDAY – OCT 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 27 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 4 p.m. this afternoon through noon on Friday for southwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-5 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories still possible Friday afternoon and evening; no advisories expected Saturday through Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!