Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are a little lower than the past few mornings with readings ranging from 70 in Clifton down to 61 at Hackettstown and Sandyston. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 52.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR JULY 12.

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 55 – 1990.

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 90 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: .10″

A front just to our east extends from Maine to the Carolinas. Rain from this system is expected to move into our area by this afternoon and become heavy at times especially tonight through Saturday afternoon. With more clouds, high temperatures both today and tomorrow will only be in the 80s, but the dew point will again rise to the low 70s.

Another summer heatwave is expected Sunday through Wednesday as the trough offshore dissipates and high pressure builds in. Each day high tempertures will be in the 90s. The dew points will be in the upper 60s on Sunday and rise to the 70s by Monday. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night.

A cold front is expected to pass through Wednesday evening with more widespread showers and thunderstorms followed by cooler and less humid air on Thursday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 12 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon with heavy downpours possible, becoming more humid, highs in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms with some heavy downpours possible, muggy, lows in the low 70s.

SATURDAY – JULY 13 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in the morning with some heavy downpours then a chance of afternoon and evening showers, humid, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 14 – Sunny, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 15 – Sunny, very hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 16 – Mostly sunny, very hot and humid, highs in the upper 90s, chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 17 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the low 90s.

THURSDAY – JULY 18 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. this afternoon for highs seas, winds southerly to 15 knots, seas 4-6 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: Possible advisories for Saturday for high seas; no advisories expected Sunday through Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and some light showers are moving through the area. Temperatures range from 73 in Clifton down to 68 at High Point. Winds are from the southwest. The air quality is good with an index of 45.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 11.

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 1988 RECORD LOW: 55 – 2002

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 91 LOW: 77 PRECIPITATION: .02″

A weak front will be moving just off the coast today and we should have clearing after some early morning showers. High temperatures will still be quite warm but the humidity will be lower with dew points in the 60s instead of the high 70s we had yesterday.

The weak front will move back over our area for Friday into Saturday which will likely give us some showers and thunderstorms both days, some rain may be heavy at times. Highs will only be in the 80s but the humidity will again rise with dew points again over 70 degrees.

Get ready for another heatwave as high temperatures Sunday through Wednesday will be well up into the 90s along with rather high humidity. A cold front may cause some showers Tuesday night into Wednesday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 11 – Becoming Partly sunny and less humid, highs near 90.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the low 70s.

FRIDAY – JULY 12 – Mostly cloudy and more humid with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 13 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers likely and possibly some thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 14 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 15 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 16 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the upper 90s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 17 – Partly sunny, hot and humid with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 90s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday morning for southwest winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: Advisories still possible Friday through Saturday night; no advisories expected for Sunday and Monday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Wednesday morning and once again it is quite muggy with temperatures ranging from 77 in Clifton down to 68 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm and the humidity remains high. The air quality is moderate with an index of 56.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 10TH!

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW 65

RECORD HIGH: 102 – 1988 RECORD LOW: 56 – 1991

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 93 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will be another hot and humid day as a warm front comes through this morning. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny. Highs will again will be in the 90s and with dew points in the 70s will cause heat indexes to rise past 100, a heat advisory is in effect. There is a chance of an isolated shower and thunderstorm but most areas will remain dry.

A weak cold front will come through on Thursday causing temperatures and humidity to be a little lower. The front will then stay along the coast and there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening and night.

More humid on Friday but with considerable cloudiness high temperatures should only rise to the 80s. Showers and thunderstorms will be more likely with some heavy rain possible.

The coastal front will slowly dissipate over the weekend but there still will be a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Sunday should be dry and hot.

Hot weather to continue early next week but the humidity will be not as high as our current heat wave. A cold front approaching on Tuesday will give us another chance of showers and thunderstorms.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 10 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid with a chance of an isolated shower and thunderstorm, highs in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, breezy and muggy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, lows in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY – JULY 11 – Partly sunny and a little less humid, breezy, highs near 90. Chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

FRIDAY – JULY 12 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 13 – Partly sunny with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 14 – Sunny an hot, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 15 – Mostly sunny and very hot, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 16 – Mostly sunny and very hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory has been posted effective between 2 p.m. this afternoon through 6 a.m. Friday morning for southerly winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet. Some early dense fog possible. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 72 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected the rest of Friday through Sunday.

Have a nice day and again stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Tuesday morning and once again it is quite sultry with temperatures ranging form 73 in Clifton down to 66 at Walpack. The humidity remains high with dew points nearly the same as the temperatures. The winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 58.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 9TH!

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 65

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 55 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 96 LOW: 73 PRECIPITATION: NONE

A southerly flow of hot and humid air will be with us again today along with partly sunny skies. There is a slight chance of a shower and thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening but most areas will remain dry. Highs in the 90s and dew points in the 70s will cause heat indexes to rise over 100 degrees and a heat advisory remains in effect.

The hot and humid air will continue Wednesday and Thursday. The remains of ex-hurricane Beryl is expected to remain to our north and west but there still will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Not as hot but remaining humid Friday and Saturday with showers and thunderstorms likely especially on Friday.as a weak front moves into our area.

Hot again Sunday and Monday, but another front may cause some showers and thunderstorms again on Monday.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 9 – Partly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy and muggy, lows in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 10 – Partly sunny hot and humid and becoming breezy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., highs in the low 90s.

THURSDAY – JULY 11 – Mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the low 90s, some storms may be accompanied by heavy rain.

FRIDAY – JULY 12 – Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, continued humid, highs in the mid 80s. Some storms may again be accompanied by heavy rain.

SATURDAY – JULY 13 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 14 – Sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 15 – Sunny, hot and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 90s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Some dense fog this morning. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 71 degrees.

OUTLOOK: Advisories possible Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected for Friday and Saturday.

Have a nice day and once again stay cool and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Monday morning and temperatures are a little lower than this time yesterday but still well above normal with readings ranging from 73 in Clifton down to 62 at Walpack. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 69.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 8TH

AVERAGE HIGH 85 AVERAGE LOW 65

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 1993 RECORD LOW: 54 – 2000

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 94 LOW: 78 PRECIPITATION: – NONE.

Today will be another hot day and a bit more humid than yesterday as temperatures once again will be in the 90s and dew points in the low 70s will cause heat indexes to rise above 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect. Skies will be mostly sunny.

Heat advisory remains for Tuesday as hot and humid weather continues but there is a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

Less hot Wednesday through Saturday as we will have more clouds, but the humidity will remain high as some of the moisture from Hurricane Beryl that is now coming ashore on the Texas coast moves just to our west.. Showers and thunderstorms will be likely much of the time producing very heavy rain at times.

Looks like we dry out a bit on Sunday but it will remain hot with hot weather continuing into at least the middle of next week.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 8 – Mostly sunny and humid, highs in the low 90s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY – JULY 9 – Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, humid, highs in the low 90s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 10 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs near 90.

THURSDAY – JULY 11 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – JULY 12 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 13 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, remaining humid, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 14 – Mostly sunny and hot and a little less humid, highs in the low 90s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot. A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 70 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday through the day on Wednesday; advisories possible Wednesday night through Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe and cool!