Good morning everyone!
Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures are once again quite warm with readings ranging from 74 in Clifton down to 62 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 61.
CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 16TH.
AVERAGE HIGH: 86 AVERAGE LOW 66
RECORD HIGH: 102 – 1988 RECORD LOW: 57 – 1989
YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 96 LOW: 74 PRECIPITATION: NONE
Today will be another very hot day with high temperatures approaching 100, however the humidity will be slightly lower with dew points in the 60s. Still the heat index will be above 105 and a heat advisory continues in effect. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later this afternoon and this evening, some storms may be strong to severe with strong gusty winds and hail.
A cold front approaching from the west as the high pressure ridge will be moving offshore. Another hot day with increasing humidity on Wednesday with showers and some strong to severe thunderstorms are likely mainly in the afternoon and again at night.
The cold front will cross the area Thursday morning with lingering showers ending followed by clearing skies along with cooler temperatures and much less humidity.
Fantastic summer weather is likely Friday through the weekend with mostly sunny skies each day with near normal temperatures and humidity.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – JULY 16 – Mostly sunny and very hot, highs near 100. Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, muggy, lows in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY – JULY 17 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s. Showers and thunderstorms likely at night.
THURSDAY – JULY 18 – Chance of an early shower then becoming partly sunny, not as hot or humid, highs in the upper 80s.
FRIDAY – JULY 19 – Sunny, highs in the upper 80s.
SATURDAY – JULY 20 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.
SUNDAY – JULY 21 – Mostly sunny, highs near 90.
MONDAY – JULY 22 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southwest winds becoming southerly to 15 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 74 degrees.
OUTLOOK: Advisories possible Wednesday through Wednesday night; no advisories expected Thursday through Saturday.
Have a nice day but please stay safe and cool!