SUNDAY MAY 14, 2017 5:50 A.M.
We have mostly cloudy to cloudy skies early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from the upper 40s in Clifton to some low 40s further inland; winds are from the north averaging around 10 mph.
Today we will have some sunshine this morning followed by increasing cloudiness this afternoon with showers likely with even a slight risk of a thunderstorm. Some showers may be accompanied by small hail, temperatures will not be as chilly as yesterday but still be below normal.
Monday will be a dry day but still cool. It will be windy as there will be a tight pressure gradient between the departing low pressure off the New England coast and a high pressure ridge building from the southwest.
Much warmer and mainly dry Tuesday through Friday with the hottest day expected to be on Thursday as temperatures rise to near 90.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – MAY 14 – Partly sunny this morning then becoming mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and an isolated thunderstorm, high in the mid 60s.
TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, low in the upper 40s.
MONDAY – MAY 15 – Partly sunny and windy, high in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY – MAY 16 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY – MAY 17 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.
THURSDAY – MAY 18 – Mostly sunny and hot, high near 90.
FRIDAY – MAY 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.
SATURDAY – MAY 20 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 70s.
MARINE FORECAST: Small craft advisory in effect till 6 p.m. this evening for northwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-4 feet.
OUTLOOK – A gale watch is posted from 11 p.m. tonight until 2 p.m. on Monday. No advisories expected Monday night through Thursday.
Happy Mother’s Day!