Skies are clear in the area and the temperature at daybreak in Clifton is 60 degrees with the 50s being observed further inland, winds are light and the humidity continues to be low.
Normally this time of the year we have the hottest weather but not this year. Below are the forecasts for July 18th the last couple of years.
2012 – Partly sunny with thunderstorms developing mainly after 4PM, some storms will be accompanied by small hail, strong winds and very heavy rain along with cloud to ground lightning, highs in the upper 90s.
2013 – Mostly sunny, very hot with a chance of a thunderstorm, high near 100.
2014 – Sunny, high in the low 80s.
Unlike the last two years today will feature comfortable temperatures and humidities along with plenty of sunshine.
It appears that we will make seven straight dry weekends, temperatures and humidity levels will stay comfortable although there may be more cloudiness than today.
A slow increase in temperatures and humidity next week with highs possibly rising to near 90 by Wednesday, we should stay dry with the next chance of rain Wednesday night or Thursday.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – Sunny, high in the low 80s.
TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, low in the low 60s.
SATURDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.
SUNDAY – Partly sunny, high in the low 80s.
MONDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s.
TUESDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80a.
WEDNESDAY – Mostly sunny, more humid, high near 90.
THURSDAY – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, humid, high in the upper 80s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – North wind to 11 knots, seas 3 feet.
OUTLOOK – Sub-advisory level conditions expect through the beginning of next week.
Enjoy your Friday!