Good morning everyone and Happy October!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures range from 55 in Clifton down to 45 at Sandyston. Winds are from the north around 10-20 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 28.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR OCTOBER 1ST:

AVERAGE HIGH: 70 AVERAGE LOW: 52

RECORD HIGH: 84 – 2019 RECORD LOW: 34 – 1992

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 80 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A strong Canadian high pressure is building over the area as the two tropical systems move well to our south and east. We will have sunny skies today and breezy with high temperatures near 70 which is about normal for the beginning of October.

Thursday will be a chilly day with less wind, highs will only be in the 60s despite having plenty of sunshine.

Another sunny day on Friday and it will not be as cool in the afternoon

Warm and dry weather is again expected Saturday through Tuesday with most highs in the low 80s each day.

TODAY – OCT 1 – Sunny and breezy, highs near 70.

TONIGHT – Clear and breezy, lows in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny and cool, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – OCT 5 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – OCT 7 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for northeast winds gusting to 40 knots seas 7-11 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories expected mainly for high seas Thursday and Friday; no advisories expected for the weekend.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly overcast early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 61 in Clifton down to 52 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 56.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 52

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2016 RECORD LOW: 36 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 78 LOW: 64 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High clouds from distant Tropical Storm Imelda will be over us again today but no rain is expected. Temperatures will be warm again with highs near 80. A cold front will come through dry late tonight.

Wednesday will be much cooler as a strong Canadian high pressure area moves south into our area. Expected more sunshine as the tropical systems move well off the coast but the pressure gradient between the high and the tropical systems offshore will give us gusty winds. High temperatures will only be in the upper 60s to near 70 with low humiidity.

The high pressure will give us a cool day on Thursday along with plenty of sunshine. We likely will have the coolest temperatures of the fall season with lows in the 40s.

The high pressure will be over us on Friday then move to our south over the weekend. Temperatures will be near seasonable levels on Friday but will be above normal for the weekend.

Warm and dry weather is expected through at least early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 30 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear and breezy, lows in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny, breezy and much cooler, highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs near 80.

SUNDAY – OCT 5 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – OCT 6 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday evening for northeast winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Monday morning and once again it is unseasonably mild with readings ranging from 66 in Clifton down to 52 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 56.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 52

RECORD HIGH: 82 – 2015 RECORD LOW: 37 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 88 (New Record) LOW: 63 PRECIPITATION: .01″

A weak cold front moved to our south this morning and we will have a partly sunny and not as warm day today, however temperatures will still be above normal with highs near 80.

Another stronger cold front will cross the area on Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy but there should be no rain. Temperatures will be warm again but become breezy and much less humid at night.

The coolest air of the season is likely Wednesday and Thursday as a Canadian high pressure builds from the north. It will be breezy as the pressure gradient between the high pressure and the tropical activity to our south. Less wind on Thursday as the high pressure builds closer to our area.

The high will move over us and then offshore giving us continued dry conditions along with a warming trend, Friday through the weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 29 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.

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

TUESDAY – SEP 30 – Mostly cloudy, highs in the low 80s. Becoming breezy at night.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny, breezy and much cooler, highs near 70.

THURSDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny and cool, highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs near 80.

SUNDAY – OCT 5 – Sunny, highs in the low 80s

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

OUTLOOK: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 8 p.m. tonight through 6 p.m. Tuesday evening; A gale watch has been posted effective between 6 p.m. Tuesday evening through 6 p.m. Wednesday evening; advisories expected to continue on Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy early on this Sunday morning and once again it is quite mild with temperatures ranging from 65 in Clifton down to 58 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is good with an index of 50.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 53

RECORD HIGH: 86 – 2014 RECORD LOW: 37 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 81 LOW: 62 PRECIPITATION: .03″

The disturbance that gave us the very light rain overnight is moving offshore and we will have clearing during the day as high pressure builds over the area. Temperatures will be warm approaching record highs this afternoon in the 80s. Dew points will be in the 60s.

A weak cold front will come through dry Monday morning and it will be a little less warm or humid.

Another warm day on Tuesday but another cold front will come through dry at night.

Much cooler Wednesday through Friday as a strong Canadian high pressure builds into the area. The coolest air of the season is expected with Thursday being the coolest day with lows in the 40s and highs only in the 60s. This high will keep any tropical systems well to our south and east.

At this point next weekend the dry weather will continue with above normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 28 – Becoming sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Clear, lows in the low 60s.

MONDAY – SEP 29 – Sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – SEP 30 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon, highs near 80.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 1 – Sunny and cooler, highs near 70.

THURSDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny and cool, highs in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs near 70.

SATURDAY – OCT 4 – Sunny, highs in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Monday; advisories likely Monday night through Thursday with some gale force winds Wednesday and Thursday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 63 in Clifton down to 51 at Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 71 AVERAGE LOW: 53

RECORD HIGH: 89 – 1998 RECORD LOW: 38 – 1989

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 84 LOW: 65 PRECIPITATION: NONE

NOTE: On this day in 1985 Hurricane Gloria gave our area heavy rain and damaging winds.

High pressure in our area will give us a partly sunny day and warm and moderately humid day for late September with temperatures near 80 and dew points in the low to mid 60s. A weak disturbance will give us a chance of light rain overnight.

Clear and warm on Sunday as high pressure builds into the area.

Dry weather is expected much if not all of next week, Monday and Tuesday will be seasonably warm but a stronger Canadian high pressure will bring cooler weather for Wednesday through the end of the week. This high pressure will prevent any tropical moisture to our south to move into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 27 – Partly sunny, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with a chance of showers, lows in the low 60s.

SUNDAY – SEP 28 – Clearing and becoming warm, highs in the low 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 29 – Partly sunny, highs in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – SEP 30 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 80.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 1 – Mostly sunny and cooler, highs near 70.

THURSDAY – OCT 2 – Sunny and cool, highs in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 3 – Sunny, highs near 70.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday and Monday; advisories expected Tuesday and Wednesday due to the tropical systems well off shore, possible gales on Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and stay safe!