Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 59 in Clifton down to 49 at Basking Ridge and Pequest. Winds are mainly calm and there is some patchy fog in some inland areas.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 74 AVERAGE LOW 55

RECORD HIGH: 88 – 1980 RECORD LOW: 40 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 77 LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Strong high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes will give our area an onshore southeast flow of air. Temperatures will be near seasonable levels with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Dew points will gradually rise to the 60s by this afternoon.

Wednesday will be a mostly cloudy day with somewhat warmer temperatures and humidity. There is a chance of showers as a slow moving front to our west approaches our area. Southeast flow will become brisk in the afternoon with gusts up to 25 mph.

The slow moving front will slowly move through the area which will likely cause showers Thursday into Friday. Temperatures will be near seasonable. The humidity will continue to be on the high side on Thursday but gradually lower by Friday afternoon.

At this point the weekend looks mainly dry with near seasonable temperatures and low humidity.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 21 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with some patchy fog, low in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly cloudy, breezy and humid with a chance of showers, high near 80.

THURSDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, high in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers mainly before 2 p.m., high in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

MONDAY – SEP 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 70s.

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

OUTLOOK – Advisories possible Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and temperatures at 5 a.m. are cooler than the last couple of days with readings ranging from 56 in Clifton down to 48 at Pequest. Winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 74 AVERAGE LOW: 55

RECORD HIGH: 91 – 1983 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1993

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 LOW: 61 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will give us another nice late summer day with plenty of sunshine along with pleasant temperatures and low humidity.

Tomorrow will be partly sunny as the high pressure moves off the New England coast and an onshore southeasterly flow develops. Skies will be partly sunny with a slow increase in humidity by the afternoon.

Wednesday will be more humid with a good chance of showers by the afternoon as a slow moving front approaches our area.

The front will be slow moving so there will be a continued good chance of showers Thursday and Friday.

At this time the first weekend of fall looks to be pleasant with near seasonable temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 20 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low near 60.

TUESDAY – SEP 21 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly after 2 p.m., more humid, high near 80.

THURSDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 24 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Easterly winds to 10 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday through Wednesday morning; advisories possible due to high seas Wednesday afternoon through Friday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and we should enjoy a nice sunrise. Temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 64 in Clifton down to a 52 at Walpack. Winds are light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 74 AVERAGE LOW: 56

RECORD HIGH: 92 – 1983 RECORD LOW: 41 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 86 (Tied Record) LOW: 68 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A cold front crossed the area overnight and we will have a light northerly flow of cooler air today with much less humidity and plenty of sunshine.

High pressure will continue to give us nice late summer weather Monday and Tuesday with plenty of sunshine both days along with continued low humidity.

A slow moving cold front will likely cause showers from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning, some rain may be heavy at times.

At this point the first weekend of fall looks to be dry with near seasonable temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 19 – Sunny and pleasant, high near 80.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the upper 50s.

MONDAY – SEP 20 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 21 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of showers mainly after 2 p.m., high in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 24 – A chance of morning showers then becoming mostly sunny, high in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Northerly winds to 10 knots, seas less than 1 foot. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Monday through the day on Tuesday; possible advisories for high seas Tuesday night through Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies remain mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there is some patchy fog in some areas. Temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 68 in Clifton down to 64 at High Point. Winds are mainly calm or light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 18TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 75 AVERAGE LOW 56

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 73 LOW: 67 PRECIPITATION: .18″

Early morning low clouds will dissipate as the day wears on and we should see at least some partial sunshine by midday. Temperatures will be warm with highs in the 80s and it will be rather humid with dew points in the upper 60s. A weak cold front passing through tonight may be preceded by an isolated shower but most places will remain dry.

Sunday will be a little cooler and much less humid as high pressure builds into our area from the northwest.

Dry weather Monday and Tuesday as high pressure remains in control, temperatures will be near normal with low humidity continuing.

A stronger cold front will likely cause showers Wednesday into Thursday follow by clearing and cool weather for Friday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 18 – Partly sunny, warm and humid, high in the mid 80s.

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

SUNDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny and much less humid, high near 80.

MONDAY – SEP 20 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 21 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 23 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – SEP 24 – Sunny, high near 70.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for northerly winds gusting to 20 knots, seas 5-8 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees. There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents due to Tropical Storm Odette which will move well out into the Atlantic.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday through Tuesday; advisories possible on Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy across the area and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 69 in Clifton down to 63 at High Point. Winds are light from the northeast and the humidity is high with some patchy fog in some areas.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 75 AVERAGE LOW: 56

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 1991 RECORD LOW – 38 – 1986

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 76 LOW: 68 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

Today’s weather will be similar to yesterday’s as a weak front is just offshore and we will continue to have mostly cloudy to cloudy skies with only a slight chance of a shower. Highs will be in the 70s and once again it will be humid with dew points in the upper 60s.

More sunshine on Saturday will produce warmer conditions and it will stay humid.

A weak cold front will cross the area Saturday night and Sunday we will continue to have mostly sunny skies but it will be somewhat cooler and much less humid.

Seasonably warm temperatures through Wednesday with the next chance of showers being on Wednesday as a stronger cold front crosses the area.

Cooler weather can be expected at the end of next week just in time for the beginning of autumn.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 17 – Mostly cloudy and humid, high in the upper 70s.

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

SATURDAY – SEP 18 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 19 – Sunny, high near 80.

MONDAY – SEP 20 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 22 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY – SEP 23 – Partly sunny and cooler with a chance of showers, high in the low 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday for northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Sunday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!