Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 64 in Clifton down to 50 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 29.

CLIFTON’S CLIMATE DATA FOR JULY 2.

AVERAGE HIGH: 84 AVERAGE LOW: 64

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 51 – 2001

YESTERDAY: HIGH: 80 LOW 61 PRECIPITATION: NONE

High pressure over us today will give us plenty of sunshine, lighter winds than yesterday with near normal temperatures and continued low humidity.

The high pressure will move slowly offshore on Wednesday and the weather will still be pleasantly warm.

As the high moves further offshore a southerly flow of warmer and more humid air will move into out area on Independence Day and these summertime conditions will continue through at least early next week. There is a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers Thursday through Saturday. Sunday should be dry but another chance of showers for Monday as a weak front will be in our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, lows in the low 60s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Partly sunny and more humid with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – JULY 5 – Mostly cloudy and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 6 – Mostly cloudy and humid with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely, highs in the upper 80s.

SUNDAY – JULY 7 – Partly sunny and humid, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 8 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs near 90.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Saturday.

HURRICANE BERYL: Beryl is now up to an amazing 165 mph and is the earliest Category 5 on record. The storm caused major damage across the Windward Islands and now is headed for Jamaica hopefully becoming less intense.

CLIFTON’S SUMMARY FOR JUNE 2024: RECORDS GO BACK TO 1973.

“WARMEST JUNE ON RECORD”

June averaged 74.9 degrees which was 4.9 degrees above normal. The highest temperature was 98 set on the 21st. The lowest was 57 set on the 1st and again on the 11th. This 57 degree low was the highest June minimum temperature on record. Precipitation was below normal with 3.36″. Also this June and the least amount of overcast skies.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone and Happy July as I start my 52nd year of daily records for the Clifton area!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and tempertures are cooler than the last couple of days with readings ranging from 61 in Clifton down to 55 at High Point. Winds are from the northwest around 10 mph. The air quality is good with an index of 23.

CLIFTON’S DATA FOR JULY 1ST!

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2018 RECORD LOW: 49 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 88 LOW: 68. PRECIPITATION: .41″

A nice change in airmass today that should last through Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area from the Midwest. Mostly sunny skies will prevail each day with only a slow increase in temperatures.

Warmer and more humid weather will be with us starting on Independence Day and last through the weekend. There will be a chance of showers after 8 p.m. on the 4th with shower chances continuing Friday and Saturday. Sunday should be dry.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 1 – Mostly sunny, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the low 60s.

TUESDAY – JULY 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Partly sunny and more humid, high near 90. Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m.

FRIDAY – JULY 5 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m., highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 6 – Partly sunny and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs near 90.

SUNDAY – JULY 7 – Mostly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon for northerly winds gusting to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a good day but please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are cloudy on this Sunday morning and it is very muggy. Temperatures are mainly in the low to mid 70s with dew points in the oppressive 70s. Winds are light out of the south. The air quality is good with an index of 45.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 30TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 99 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1988

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 80. LOW: 63 PRECIPITATION: .08″

Quite warm and humid air will be with us today, there will be a chance of showers during the day but most of the activity will be between 5-8 p.m. when some strong to severe thunderstorms are possible producing very heavy rain, strong gusty winds and even some hail. A cold front will cross the area tonight.

Much more comfortable weather to start off July with plenty of sunshine Monday through Wednesday as high pressure builds into the area from the northwest.

On Independence Day a cold front will approach the area which will give us a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly in the evening. There will be an increase in temperatures and humidity.

The front will linger around our area Friday into the start of the weekend with still some showers possible. The humidity will stay rather high.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUNE 30 – Mostly cloudy and very humid with a chance of showers during the day with possibly some strong to severe thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m. which may cause heavy rain, strong gusty winds, frequent lightning and even some hail. Highs near 90

TONIGHT – Showers and thunderstorms likely mainly before 8 p.m., clearing by midnight, lows in the low 60s.

MONDAY – JULY 1 – Sunny, cooler and much less humid, highs near 80.

TUESDAY – JULY 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Partly sunny and more humid, highs near 90. Chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 p.m.

FRIDAY – JULY 5 – Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 6 – Mostly sunny with a chance of showers, highs near 90.

MARINE FORECAST: a small craft advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for south-southwest winds to 25 knots, seas 3-5 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories are expected Monday through Wednesday

Have a nice day but please stay cool and safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Saturday morning and temperatures range from 66 in Clifton down to 58 at High Point and Basking Ridge. Winds are light from the south. The air quality index is good with an index of 28

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 29TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 98 – 2021 RECORD LOW: 51 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 80 LOW: 60 PRECIPITATION: None

We should have mostly cloudy skies and it will much more humid today as a warm front moves to our north this afternoon There is a chance of showers in the evening then more heavier showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

Sunday will be hot and humid there may be a break in the rain between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. then as a cold front approaches showers and thunderstorms will develop, some of the storms may be accompanied by strong winds, heavy rain and possible some hail. This activity should end by Sunday evening as the cold front moves through with clearing after midnight.

High pressure will dominate our weather Monday through Wednesday with near normal temperatures and low humidity with plenty of sunshine each day.

Hot and humid again on Independence Day with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the evening.

Still a chance of a lingering shower on Friday and it should be cooler and less humid as a cold front moves through in the morning.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUNE 29 – Mostly cloudy and much more humid, highs in the low 80s.

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

SUNDAY – JUNE 30 – Showers and thunderstorms mainly before 9 a.m. then mostly cloudy and very humid with showers and thunderstorms redeveloping after 3 p.m., some storms may be accompanied by torrential downpours, strong gusty winds and possibly some hail. Partial clearing by midnight. highs near 90.

MONDAY – JULY 1 – Sunny, cooler and less humid, highs in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – JULY 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Partly sunny, hot and more humid, highs in the low 90s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.

FRIDAY – JULY 5 – Chance of a lingering shower then becoming partly sunny, less humid with highs in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – South to southeast winds to 15 knots, seas 2-3 feet.

OUTLOOK – A small craft advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m. this evening through 7 p.m. Sunday evening. No advisorys expected Monday through Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend and please stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Friday morning and temperatures are the coolest in several mornings with readings ranging from 61 in Clifton down to 46 at Walpack. Winds are calm or light northerly. The air quality is good with an index of 29.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JUNE 28TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 83 AVERAGE LOW: 63

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 2010 RECORD LOW: 50 – 1995

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 85 LOW: 66 PRECIPITATION: .65″

High pressure over the area will give us a very pleasant late June day with seasonably cool temperatures and very low humidity with dew points in the 40s.

Conditions become much more unsettled as a warm front moves through Saturday night followed by a cold font Sunday evening. Humidity will rapidly increase with dew points rising to the uncomfortable 70s by Saturday night. There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon becoming more widespread Saturday night through Sunday with heavy rain and gusty winds probable.

High pressure then will dominate our weather to start off July. Temperatures and humidity will be pleasant on Monday and slowly increase through Independence Day. Most of this period will be dry but a weak front will give us a slight chance of a shower on the 4th.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JUNE 28 – Sunny, highs near 80.

TONIGHT – Increasing cloudiness low in the low 60s.

SATURDAY – JUNE 29 – Mostly cloudy and becoming more humid with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, high in the low 80s, showers and thunderstorms at night with heavy rain possible.

SUNDAY – JUNE 30 – Mostly cloudy hot and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely with heavy rain and strong gusty winds possible, highs in the low 90s.

MONDAY – JULY 1 – Sunny, cooler and less humid, highs in the low 80s.

TUESDAY – JULY 2 – Sunny, highs in the mid 80s

WEDNESDAY – JULY 3 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 80s

INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 4 – Partly sunny, hot and humid, highs in the low 90s.

MARINE FORECAST – TODAY – North to northeast winds becoming east to southeast to 10 knots, seas 2 feet.

OUTLOOK – Advisorys possible Saturday through Monday. No advisorys expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe!