THURSDAY  OCTOBER 26, 2017  6:03 A.M.

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures are cooler than the last couple of morning ranging from the low 50s in the Clifton area down to the low 40s further inland, these readings are still about 10 degrees above normal.

Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds as the front that gave us the rain on Tuesday only slowly moves further offshore, there is a slight chance of a shower but most areas will stay dry.

Mostly sunny on Friday and slightly milder in the afternoon after a chilly morning.

Saturday will be a dry and mild day.

A coastal storm is expected to affect our area on Sunday, this storm may have some tropical connection from a disturbance in the western Caribbean.  Heavy rain with strong winds are likely, at this time an average of 1-3 inches of rain is expected.

Next week will be seasonably cool, there is a low chance of a shower on Wednesday as a weak front moves through the area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 26 – Mostly cloudy, high in the low 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy early then gradual clearing, cool, low in the low 40s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Sunny, high near 70, chance of rain after midnight.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Rain, possibly heavy at times, windsy, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Partly sunny and winds, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Sunny, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – NOV 1 – Partly sunny with a chance of a shower, high in the upper 50s.

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect till 6 a.m. Friday morning for northwest winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 4-6 feet.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Friday through the day on Saturday!  Small craft advisories expected Saturday night through Monday with gale gusts possible.

Have a nice day!

WEDNESDAY  OCT 25, 2017  5:51 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning although there is some patchy fog in some of the inland areas, temperatures are mild once again ranging from the upper 50s in the Clifton area down to the upper 40s further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Yesterday we only received .40 inches of rain as most of the heaviest rain fell over Long Island and Connecticut.

Today we will have a mix of clouds and sunshine, temperatures will be seasonably mild with highs near 70.

Cooler Thursday and Friday with dry conditions, temperatures will be near normal levels.

A little milder on Saturday and we should continue to be dry.

The next chance of significant rain will be Sunday afternoon into Monday as low pressure moves along a front near our area.

Cooler early next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny, high near 70.

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

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Partly sunny, high in the low 60s.,

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Sunny, high in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Cloudy with rain mainly after noon, high in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 50s.

HALLOWEEN – OCT 31 – Sunny, high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST:  A small craft advisory is in effect for high seas until 6 a.m. Thursday morning.  Today – West-northwest wind to 8 knots, seas 5-8 feet.

OUTLOOK –  Small craft conditions expected during the day on Thursday; no advisories expected Thursday night through the day on Saturday;  Small craft conditions expected Saturday night into Sunday with possible gales.

Have a nice day!

TUESDAY  OCTOBER 24, 2017  5:57 A.M.

Our area has cloudy skies early on this Tuesday morning and there are some showers in the area, temperatures are unseasonably mild with readings ranging from around 70 in the Clifton area to the mid 60s further inland, winds are gusty out of the south.   These early morning temperatures are nearly 30 degrees above normal.

A slow moving front extends from a deep low pressure located over the Great Lakes.  Showers heavy at times today and tonight with gusty winds, temperatures will rise  into the low 70s and the humidity will be high.  Rainfall amounts will average 1-3 inches.

Cooler and less humid on Wednesday, we should see clearing during the day but there is a chance of a shower in the afternoon.

Cool on Thursday will still a low chance of an afternoon shower.

Dry Friday and Saturday with seasonably mild temperatures.

Another frontal system may cause more significant rain Sunday into Monday morning.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 24 – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, rain will be heavy at times with strong gusty winds, humid, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with showers and possibly a thunderstorm, rain may be heavy at times, low in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 25 – Mostly cloudy, cooler and less humid, chance of an afternoon shower, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Partly sunny with a chance of an afternoon shower, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers, high in the mid 60s.

MONDAY – OCT 30 – Partly sunny, chance of morning showers, high near 60.

MARINE FORECAST:  A gale warning is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for south-southeast winds gusting to 35 knots, seas 6-9 feet.

OUTLOOK – Small craft conditions continuing Wednesday into Thursday morning;  no advisories expected Thursday afternoon through Saturday.

Despite the stormy weather try to have a good day!

MONDAY  OCTOBER 23, 2017   5:54 A.M.

We have mostly cloudy skies early on this Monday morning and temperatures are mild with readings ranging from the upper 50s in the Clifton area down to around 50 further inland, winds are mainly calm.

Today we will have considerable cloudiness as high pressure moves off the coast and a front approaches from the west, temperatures will still be quite mild but with the clouds highs today will be a couple of degrees lower than on Sunday.  Humidity will increase today as dew points rise into the 60s.     Mild tonight with some drizzle possible.

Heavy rain and wind is likely on Tuesday as the front comes closer and low pressure moves up along the coast.   Rain should begin by daybreak and last through the day and at night, rainfall amounts will average 2-3 inches with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.  It will be quite mild and humid as dew points rise to near 70.  Winds will be gusty out of south with speeds above 30 mph.

Showers should end early on Wednesday followed by sunshine and cooler temperatures and lower humidity.

Cool on Thursday as high pressure builds into the area.

Milder Friday into the day on Saturday but we should remain dry.

A cold front may cause showers Saturday night into Sunday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 23 – Mostly cloudy and becoming humid, high in the low 70s.

TONIGHT – Cloudy with drizzle in the evening, showers likely after midnight, humid, low in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY – OCT 24 – Cloudy with showers and possibly some thunderstorms, rain heavy at times along with gusty southerly winds, quite humid, high in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 25 – Cloudy with a chance of a shower before 9 a.m. then becoming mostly sunny and less humid, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 60s, chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – OCT 29 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South-southeast wind to 11 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until 6 p.m. on Tuesday;  Small craft conditions likely to continue for high seas Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected on Friday.

Have a nice day!

SUNDAY  OCTOBER 22, 2017  5:44 A.M.

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and once again there is a wide spread in temperatures ranging from around 50 in the Clifton area down to the mid 30s further inland, some valleys are reporting patchy fog.

Today we will have mostly sunny skies and high temperatures once again will be well up into the 70s as high pressure dominates our weather.

More clouds on Monday with even a chance of some afternoon drizzle as the humidity rises, temperatures once again will be well above normal.

A slow moving front will cause rain on Tuesday, it will continue to be quite mild and become humid, winds will increase from the south.  Rainfall amounts are expected to average 1.5 to 3 inches.

Still some showers on Wednesday with cooler temperatures.

Thursday will be the coolest day of the week with highs around 60 which is near normal for this time of year.

Dry Friday and Saturday and once again temperatures will be above normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – OCT 22 – Sunny, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the mid 50s.

MONDAY – OCT 23 – Mostly cloudy, chance of afternoon drizzle,  high in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – OCT 24 – Rain with possibly some thunderstorms, humid and breezy, high in the low 70s.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 25 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY – OCT 26 – Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s.

FRIDAY – OCT 27 – Sunny, high in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY – OCT 28 – Mostly sunny, high near 70.

MARINE FORECAST:  TODAY – South winds to 7 knots, seas 2 feet,

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected during the day on Monday;  small craft conditions with possible gales Monday night into Tuesday; small craft conditions likely Tuesday night through Thursday.

Enjoy this warm fall day!