Good morning everyone!

Rain is falling over much of the area early on this Friday morning and readings at 5 a.m. range from 71 in Clifton down to 65 at High Point. Winds are light from the northeast.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 9TH!

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 55 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 88 LOW: 71 PRECIPITATION: .73“

Yesterday’s storms only gave my station in Clifton in the Maple Valley area .73″ of rain but not far away in Passaic and northern parts of Bloomfield received over 3 inches of rain. Also there was some large hail reported in the Westwood area.

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving off our coast and the rain from this system should end by around 9 a.m. followed by some sunshine with quite warm temperatures along with high humidity. There is another chance of scattered strong storms again this afternoon and evening but the activity should not be as widespread as yesterday.

The weekend should be overall quite pleasant with seasonably warm temperatures and moderate humidity. Saturday should stay dry but there will be a chance of showers on Sunday.

Next week the weather will be unsettled with a chance of showers mainly each afternoon or evening. Rain chances lessen towards the end of the week but temperatures should rise to 90 degrees or above Wednesday and continue through the end of the week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 9 – Rain ending by 9 a.m. then becoming partly sunny, quite warm and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, high in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, becoming partly cloudy after midnight, low in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – JULY 10 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 11 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – JULY 12 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – JULY 13 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon or evening showers, high in the upper 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 14 – Partly sunny, hot and humid with a chance of afternoon or evening showers, high near 90.

THURSDAY – JULY 15 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high in the low 90s.

MARINE FORECAST: A tropical storm warning is in effect this morning for southwest winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 6-9 feet. Winds and seas diminish by this afternoon. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and it is quite warm with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 74 in Clifton down to 64 at High Point. The humidity is moderate and the winds are mainly calm or light northerly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 8TH

AVERAGE HIGH 85 AVERAGE LOW 65

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 54 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 95 LOW: 69 PRECIPITATION: – NONE.

Despite having a severe thunderstorm watch for yesterday afternoon and evening, we did not have any storms as most of the strong activity stayed well to our north.

Today a frontal system approaching our area will likely give us showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, some of the rain may be heavy at times.

Heavy rain tonight into Friday morning as Tropical Storm Elsa moves up the coast and just east of our area. Winds will not be an issue in our area but coastal areas may have some tropical storm force gusts. Total rainfall should average between 2-4 inches with some higher amounts possible in some areas. A flood watch is in effect.

The rest of Friday should be dry except for a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be a little above normal.

Seasonably warm temperatures will continue over the weekend, Saturday should be a dry day but showers again are possible on Sunday.

Unsettled weather into at least the middle of next week, with a chance of mainly afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms each day. Temperatures will be near seasonable levels Monday and Tuesday but we should warm up towards the end of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 8 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely developing by this afternoon, humid, highs in the upper 80s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with rain and possibly a thunderstorms, rain heavy at times, humid, low in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – JULY 9 – Mostly cloudy with rain ending in the morning but still a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, humid, high in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 10 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 11 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – JULY 12 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – JULY 13 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 14 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high near 90.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 15 knots, seas 3 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees.

OUTLOOK – A tropical storm watch for tonight into Friday; no advisories expected Saturday through Monday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and there is some patchy fog in some areas. Temperatures are mild with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 69 in Clifton down to 65 at Walpack. The humidity is high and the winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR JULY 7TH.

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW 65

RECORD HIGH: 100 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 55 – 2001

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 96 LOW: 69 PRECIPITATION: .39″

Today will be another hot and humid day today with temperatures well up into the 90s and with dew points near 70 will bring the heat indexes to above 100 degrees. A heat advisory continues in effect. Some strong storms are possible again late this afternoon into this evening but they should not be as widespread as yesterday.

Thursday will be not as hot but it will stay humid as a front approaches our area which will likely give us showers and thunderstorms, some heavy rain is possible.

The front will continue to be in our area on Friday and moisture from Tropical Storm Elsa should give us heavy rain on Friday. Rainfall amounts Thursday and Friday will average between 1-3 inches with some higher amounts possible. The winds from Elsa will not be strong in our area but may gust to 40 mph or more along the coast.

Unsettled weather this weekend into early next week as a trough of low pressure will continue to be in our area so there will be a chance of mainly afternoon or evening showers each day. Temperatures will be seasonably warm but become hot again by Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 7 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain and strong gusty winds. High in the mid 90s.

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

THURSDAY – JULY 8 – Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, rain may be heavy at times, humid, high in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – JULY 9 – Cloudy with showers likely with heavy rain, humid, high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 10 – Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 11 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – JULY 12 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – JULY 13 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots seas 3 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees.

OUTLOOK – Advisories likely Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected for Saturday and Sunday.

Have a nice day and again stay cool and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are around 10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday with readings at 5 a.m. ranging from 73 in Clifton down to 60 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm or light southwesterly.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 6TH

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 103 – 2010 RECORD LOW 54 – 2001

YESTERDAY: HIGH: 86 LOW: 63 PRECIPITATION – NONE

The holiday weekend is over and now the weather will become very hot again today with highs well up into the 90s, the humidity will be moderate with dew points in the 60s. There is a chance of strong thunderstorms from around 4 to 8 p.m., these storms may be accompanied by strong gusty winds and heavy rain.

Wednesday will be quite hot again and becoming somewhat more humid with dew points near 70. There will again be a chance of mainly late afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms.

A frontal system along with possible remains of Tropical Storm Elsa will likely cause rain Thursday into Friday. Temperatures will be lower but the humidity will remain high.

At this point the weekend looks to be seasonably warm but there a chance of showers on Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 6 – Mostly sunny and very hot with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4 p.m., some storms may be accompanied by strong gusty winds and heavy rain, high in the upper 90s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly before 8 p.m., some storms may be accompanied by strong gusty winds and heavy rain, low in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 7 – Partly sunny, quite hot and more humid with a chance of late afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 90s.,

THURSDAY – JULY 8 – Partly sunny with rain likely with a chance of a thunderstorms, humid, high near 90.

FRIDAY – JULY 9 – Mostly cloudy and humid with rain likely, high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 10 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 11 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the low 80s.

MONDAY – JULY 12 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 2 a.m. Wednesday morning for southwest winds to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Wednesday through the day on Thursday; possible advisories Thursday night into Friday as Tropical Storm Elsa moves offshore.

Keep cool and safe today!

Good morning everyone!

Skies across the area are mostly clear but there is some patchy fog in some spots, temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 63 in Clifton down to 55 at Walpack, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON ALMANAC DATA FOR JULY 5TH.

AVERAGE HIGH: 84 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 52 – 1979

YESTERDAY: HIGH 84 LOW 60 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure will control our weather today with seasonably warm temperatures and moderate humidity. There is a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm but most areas will remain dry.

Very hot with an increase in humidity Tuesday and Wednesday as Bermuda high pressure dominates, highs will be well up into the 90s with heat indexes rising to over 100. There is a better chance of an afternoon or evening shower or thunderstorm both days.

Not as hot Thursday and Friday but staying humid as a front approaches from the west along with possible moisture from Tropical Storm Elsa. Showers and thunderstorms are likely with some heavy rain possible.

At this point next weekend looks to be seasonably warm but there will be chances of typical summer showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening both days as a weak trough will be in our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 5 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low near 70.

TUESDAY – JULY 6 – Mostly sunny very hot and humid with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 90s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 7 – Mostly sunny, very hot and humid with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – JULY 8 – Partly sunny, not as hot but staying humid with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – JULY 9 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers, high in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 10 – Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 11 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southeast wind to 10 knots, seas 1 foot. Point Pleasant Beach’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees.

OUTLOOK – Possible small craft advisories on Tuesday; no advisories expected Wednesday through the day on Thursday; possible advisories Thursday night into Friday.

Enjoy the nice weather today!