WEDNESDAY  APRIL 26, 2017  5:51 A.M.

It is cloudy over the area this morning with some drizzle or light rain falling, temperatures are mild ranging from the low 50s in Clifton to around 50 inland, winds are from the north around 10 mph.

The low pressure that gave us the heavy rain and wind yesterday is slowly moving up the coast and weakening, we can expect cloudy skies to persist today with periods of light rain or drizzle mainly this morning, temperatures will be slightly milder than yesterday.

We may see some breaks in the clouds on Thursday but it will remain mostly cloudy, temperatures will be milder.

High pressure will give us plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures Friday and Saturday with highs approaching the 80 degree mark both days.

Sunday now is expected to be cooler as a backdoor cold front will be moving to our south, daytime highs will only be in the 60s.

The front will pass to our north as a warm front on Monday followed by a cold front Monday night into Tuesday that may give our area some showers and thunderstorms.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 26 – Cloudy with drizzle or light rain likely mainly this morning, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy, low in the low 50s.

THURSDAY – APR 27 – Mostly cloudy, high near 70.

FRIDAY – APR 28 – Partly sunny with a chance of a morning shower, warmer, high near 80.

SATURDAY – APR 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – APR 30 – Partly sunny and cooler, high in the mid 60s, chance of showers at night.

MONDAY – MAY 1 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – Partly sunny, high near 70.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect for high seas until 6 a.m. Friday morning.  Today – winds northeast to 6 knots, seas 7-10 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories will possibly needed to be extended during the day on Friday for high seas; no advisories expected Friday night into Sunday.

Have a nice day!

TUESDAY  APRIL 25, 2017  5:53 A.M.

We have cloudy skies throughout the area this morning with some patches of drizzle or light rain, temperatures are ranging from around 50 in the Clifton area to the mid 40s further inland, winds are from the east-northeast around  10 mph.

A low pressure now off the North Carolina coast will move slowly northward, which will cause periods of light rain this morning, becoming steady and heavier this afternoon into this evening. Temperatures with the clouds and rain will only be in the 50s, and with a rather brisk onshore wind it will feel uncomfortable.

The low pressure will be weakening on Wednesday as it moves just offshore, giving us some lingering light showers; temperatures will not be as chilly.

Sunshine and warmer weather is expected from Thursday through the weekend although there is a low chance of a shower on Friday and again Sunday evening.  Saturday looks to be the warmest day of this period with highs well up into the 80s.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 25  – Periods of rain and breezy, high in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Rain and breezy, low in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 26  – Mostly cloudy, light rain likely in the morning with a chance of a shower in the afternoon, high in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 27 – Partly sunny, high in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 28 – Mostly cloudy in the morning, partly sunny in the afternoon, chance of thunderstorms, high near 80.

SATURDAY – APR 29 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY – APR 30 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 70s, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

MONDAY – MAY 1 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high in the upper 70s.

MARINE FORECAST:  Gale warning in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for east-northeast wind gusting to 35 knots, seas 7-11 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisories for high seas expected Tuesday night through the day on Friday; no advisories for Friday night with possible advisories again on Saturday.

Even though it will be rainy and cool try to have a good day!

MONDAY  APRIL 24, 2017  5:48 A.M.

Early on this Monday morning skies are partly cloudy, temperatures range from the mid 40s in the Clifton area to the mid 30s further inland, winds are mostly calm.

High pressure will be moving off the coast as an area of low pressure slowly moves up the coast from the Carolinas.  This will cause skies to become cloudy today;  temperatures will be near seasonable levels with highs in the 60s.

The low pressure will cause periods of rain from after midnight tonight until Wednesday morning, with the steadiest and heaviest rain falling Tuesday afternoon and evening.  Temperatures will be cool on Tuesday with the onshore wind and clouds.

After early morning light rain on Wednesday we should see some breaks in the clouds in the afternoon with milder temperatures.

Much warmer air will move into the area on Thursday and be with us through the weekend with mainly dry conditions.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 24 – Becoming cloudy, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with light rain likely after 3 a.m., low in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – APR 25 – Rain and cool, high in the low to mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 26 – Chance of light rain in the morning then partial clearing in the afternoon, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 27 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 28 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

SATURDAY – APR 29 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

SUNDAY – APR 30 – Partly sunny, high near 80.

MARINE FORECAST:  Small craft advisory in effect till 6 a.m. on Wednesday for winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 7-10 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft advisories likely to continue for high seas Wednesday through Friday morning.

Have a nice day!

SUNDAY  APRIL 23, 2017  5:52 A.M.

We have mostly cloudy skies early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from the mid 40s in the Clifton area to some mid 30s further inland, winds are light northerly.

High pressure will build into the area today and we will see some sunshine and milder temperatures.

Most of Monday will be dry but a low pressure will move northward from the Carolina coast causing rain from Monday night into Wednesday morning with about an inch of rainfall expected, temperatures with the clouds and rain will be on the cool side.

Warmer and mainly dry conditions Thursday into next weekend.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 23 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the mid 40s.

MONDAY – APR 24 – Becoming cloudy, high in the low 60s, chance of rain after 9 p.m.

TUESDAY – APR 25 – Rain, high in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 26 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – APR 27 – Partly sunny and warmer, high in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 70s.

SATURDAY – Partly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – Northerly winds to 12 knots, seas 1-2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory is posted from noon on Monday till 6 a.m on Tuesday; small craft advisories likely with possible gales on Tuesday; small craft advisories possible for high seas Wednesday into Thursday.

Have a nice weekend!

SATURDAY  APRIL 22, 2017  5:50 A.M.

Our area has overcast skies early on this Saturday morning and there is little spread in temperatures with readings around 50 in the Clifton area with upper 40s inland, winds are light northerly.

Today we will continue to have cloudy skies and it will be cool, there is a low chance of some light rain during the day mostly falling to our south.

We should see some breaks in the clouds on Sunday which will give the area slightly milder temperatures.

A weak coastal low pressure will be moving up the coast Monday and Tuesday giving us more clouds and cool temperatures along with rain, the heaviest rain should fall Monday night into Tuesday.

Dry conditions are expected Wednesday through the end of next week along with warmer temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – APR 22 – Cloudy with a chance of light rain before 3 p.m, high around 60.

TONIGHT – Cloudy early then become partly cloudy, low in the low 40s.

SUNDAY – APR 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – APR 24 – Cloudy with a chance of rain, high near 60.

TUESDAY – APR 25 – Cloudy with a chance of rain, high in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – APR 26 – Partly sunny, high near 70.

THURSDAY – APR 27 – Partly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY – APR 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – North wind to 9 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Sunday,  possible small craft conditions on Sunday night; advisories likely Monday and Tuesday with small craft advisories possibly continuing into Wednesday due to high seas.

Have a Happy Earth Day!