FRIDAY  SEPTEMBER 22, 2017  5:46 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures are still mild for this time of year ranging from the mid 60s in the Clifton area down to the upper 50s further inland, there is a light northerly breeze.

High pressure is building into our area from the west as Jose further weakens about 250 miles east of the New Jersey coastline.  Some high clouds from Jose will still be around but we should see mostly sunny skies along with warm temperatures.

Even warmer this weekend with mostly sunny skies temperatures both days will be well up into the 80s with a 90 degree reading possible on Sunday.  High surf will remain through the weekend.

Very warm weather and mainly dry conditions will continue into next week with a possible cooling trend by next Friday as a cold front sweeps through.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 22 – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.

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

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Sunny, high near 90.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Sunny, high in the upper 80s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – SEP 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect for high seas until 6 a.m. on Sunday morning.  Today – North wind to 20 knots, seas 4-7 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft condtions for high seas expected to continue into at least early next week.

TROPICS – Post-tropical storm Jose is southeast of Cape Cod and is nearly stationary with highest winds of 50 mph,  Jose is expected to meander off the coast this weekend and slowly weaken further.     Hurricane Maria is just east of Grand Turk Island, Maria is a catagory 3 hurricane with top winds of 125 mph,  Maria is expected to move north well away from the U.S. mainland and weaken as it moves over colder waters.

Have a nice day!

THURSDAY  SEPTEMBER 21, 2017  5:42 A.M.

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and once again temperatures are unseasonably mild ranging from around 70 in the Clifton area down to 60 further inland, winds are light from the north.

Today we will have more sunshine as high pressure builds over the area and the weakening remains of Tropical Storm Jose moves further offshore, temperatures will rise into the 80s.

High pressure will be in control of our weather tomorrow through early next week continuing the unseasonably warm temperatures along with dry condtions.

The next chance of showers will be on Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

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

FRIDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 80s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 27 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect till 6 a.m. on Saturday.  Today – Northerly winds to 15 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft condtions for high seas expected to continue through the weekend.

TROPICS:  Tropical storm Jose with top winds of 60 mph is moving slowly northeast but is expected to stall or move slowly westward while weakening further.

Hurricane Maria with top winds of 115 mph is northeast of the Dominican Republic and is expected to reach the southeast Bahamas tomorrow.  The latest computer models then have Maria move northward well away from the United States mainland with the only affects would be high surf along the shoreline.

Have a nice day!

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2017  5:50 A.M.

We have mostly cloudy skies early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are again quite mild with readings near 70 in the Clifton area down to the mid 60s further inland, these temperatures are more than 15 degrees above normal for this time of year.

Jose is expected to drift slowly to the northeast today, we should see more sunshine especially over the inland areas, temperatures will rise into the low 80s.

Mainly dry and warm weather to continue through the weekend into early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 20 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy, low in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

TUESDAY – SEP 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. on Friday morning.  Today – Northwest wind to 30 knots, seas 6-10 feet, winds and seas lowering by this evening.

OUTLOOK – Small craft conditions are expected to continue through the weekend for high seas.

TROPICS:   Jose has weakened to a tropical storm with top winds of 65 mph, Jose is about 250 miles east of the Delaware coast and is expected to move slowly northeast today and then meander off our coast through the weekend.     Dangerous Hurricane Maria is approaching Puerto Rico now with top winds of 155 mph.   Maria is expected to cross Puerto Rico today.

Have a good day!

TUESDAY  SEPTEMBER 19, 2017  6:00 A.M.

Skies are cloudy although there are some breaks in the clouds inland, temperatures are mild ranging from the upper 60s in the Clifton area to the low 60s further inland, there is a northerly breeze.

Hurricane Jose will be moving north about 250 miles east of the Jersey coast today.  Clouds and some showers today with winds gusting at times to 20 mph, coastal areas will have more rain and wind while inland little or no wind of rain is expected.  Temperatures will be in the 70s.

High pressure will then build into the area on Wednesday and be with us through the weekend, temperatures will be unseasonably warm throughout this period.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP 19 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.

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

WEDNESDAY – SEP 20 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 80s.

THURSDAY – SEP 21 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

MONDAY – SEP 25 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – A tropical storm watch is in effect for northerly winds gusting to 40 knots, seas 10-15 feet.  High surf and coastal flood warnings are also in effect.

OUTLOOK – Advisories expected for high seas on Wednesday;  no advisories expected Thursday through Saturday.

TROPICS:  Hurricane Jose with top winds of 75 mph is located about 250 miles east-northeast of Cape Hatteras, Jose is expected to slowly weaken as it moves north-northeast off the coast. Dangerous Hurricane Maria has top winds of 155 mph and is located about 200 miles southeast of St. Croix.  Maria is expected to approach St. Croix and Puerto Rico on Wednesday as a Catagory 4 or 5 storm.

MONDAY  SEPTEMBER 18, 2017  5:48 A.M.

Skies have become mostly cloudy to cloudy around the area and temperatures range from the upper 60s in the Clifton area down to around 60 further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Today we will have more cloudiness  especially over coastal areas, inland areas may see more in the way of sunshine, temperatures will be slightly lower.

Hurricane Jose will move around 200 miles east of the coast line but close enough to likely give us rain on Tuesday and some gusty winds, winds will be higher near coastal areas.  High seas will cause minor to moderate coastal flooding.

Still some showers possible on Wednesday as Jose moves slowly away.

At this time Thursday through the weekend looks to be dry with above normal temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – SEP  18 – Mostly cloudy this morning, partly sunny this afternoon, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight, low in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – SEP 19 – Cloudy with showers likely, breezy with gusts to 25 mph, high in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – SEP 20 – Mostly cloudy in the morning then partly sunny in the afternoon, chance of showers, high near 80.

THURSDAY – SEP 21 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

FRIDAY – SEP 22 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

SATURDAY – SEP 23 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

SUNDAY – SEP 24 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.

MARINE FORECAST:   TODAY – East to northeast winds to 14 knots, seas 3 feet.

OUTLOOK – Tropical storm conditions possible Monday night through Wednesday;  advisories are likely for high seas Wednesday night through Friday.

TROPICS:  Hurricane Jose with top winds of 85 mph will move northward about 200 miles east of the New Jersey coast on Tuesday and the storm should weaken while over the cooler ocean.

Hurricane Maria has top winds of 90 mph and is just east of the Leeward Islands, Maria is expected to become a major hurricane as it effects some of the islands that were devistated by Hurricane Irma.

Have a nice day!