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!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Monday morning and once again it is warm and muggy with temperatures ranging from 74 in Clifton down to 68 at Hackettstown and Walpack. Winds are calm or light southerly. The air quality is moderate with an index of 58.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 15TH.

NORMAL HIGH: 85 NORMAL LOW: 66

RECORD HIGH: 100 – 1995 RECORD LOW: 56 – 1999

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 90 LOW: 72 PRECIPITATION: TRACE

Today and Tuesday will be very hot and humid and an upper level trough may give us a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms both days. Highs well up into the 90s both days and dew points around 70 will cause heat indexes to rise past 100 degrees. A heat advisory continues in effect.

A cold front will cross the area Wednesday night preceded by another hot and humid day but there should be more widespread thunderstorm activity with strong to severe storms possible.

Lingering showers early Thursday morning then becoming much cooler and drier air Thursday afternoon that should extend through the weekend as high pressure builds into our area.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 15 – Partly sunny, very hot and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, highs in the upper 90s.

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

TUESDAY – JULY 16 – Mostly sunny, very hot and humid with a chance of mainly evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 90s.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 17 – Partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely by the afternoon, hot and humid, highs in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – JULY 18 – Chance of a morning shower then becoming partly sunny, cooler and less humid, highs in the mid 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 in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 15 knots, seas 2 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 72 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Tuesday; possible advisories for Wednesday and Thursday; no advisories expected for Friday.

Have a nice day but please stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Sunday morning and temperatures range from 73 in Clifton down to 63 at Sandyston. Winds are calm or light from the west. The air quality is moderate with an index of 54.

CLIFTON’S WEATHER ALMANAC FOR JULY 14TH.

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW: 66

RECORD HIGH: 95 – 1974 RECORD LOW: 56 – 2001

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 91 LOW 73 PRECIPITATION: .43″

The weak front that gave us the rain yesterday has dissipated and high pressure will build into the area today providing us with plenty of sunshine with highs reaching into the low to mid 90s. The humidity will be rather high but not oppressive with dew points in the upper 60s to near 70.

High heat continues Monday but a weak disturbance will give us a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday may even be hotter with highs in some places reaching to near 100 as we will have less clouds.

A cold front will cross the area Wednesday night possibly causing some strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy rain. Highs will again be well up into the 90s with higher humidity.

Some lingering showers on Thursday followed by much cooler and drier air Friday through next weekend as temperatures fall to near normal for a change.

THE FORECAST

TODAY – JULY 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the low 90s.

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

MONDAY – JULY 15 – Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 90s.

TUESDAY – JULY 16 – Mostly sunny and very hot, highs in the upper 90s.

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

THURSDAY – JULY 18 – Partly sunny with a chance of a lingering shower and thunderstorm, not as warm or humid, highs in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – JULY 19 – Mostly sunny and pleasantly warm, highs in the mid 80s.

SATURDAY – JULY 20 – Mostly sunny and continued pleasantly warm, highs in the upper 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 2-3 feet. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected for Monday and Tuesday; possible advisories for Wednesday and Thursday.

Have a nice day but stay safe and cool!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy early on this Saturday morning and there are some showers mainly across northwest New Jersey. Temperatures range from 74 in Clifton down to 69 at High Point and Walpack. Winds are calm or light southwesterly. The air quality is good with an index of 25.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR JULY 13!

AVERAGE HIGH: 85 AVERAGE LOW 66

RECORD HIGH: 94 – 1994 RECORD LOW: 52 – 1990

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 86 LOW: 71 PRECIPITATION: .04″

Yesterday we only had some light showers as some parts of southern New Jersey received over 3 inches of rain.

The weak front in our area will still give us a chance of heavy rain this morning with only a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. High temperatures with the clouds will only be in the 80s, but dew points remain high with readings in the low 70s. Tonight will be partly cloudy and continued muggy.

Drier but hotter weather for Sunday as the front that has been in our area dissipates and high pressure builds into the area. Temperatures will rise to the low 90s, dew points will be in the upper 60s to near 70.

Very hot weather Monday and Tuesday with only a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs both days will be well up into the 90s and with dew points in the low 70s will cause heat indexes to rise past 100 degrees.

A cold front will cross the area Wednesday night accompanied by more of a chance of widespread showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and at night. Temperatures and humidity will remain high during the day.

Chance of a lingering shower on Thursday but it will be cooler and less humid as high pressure builds into the area. Friday looks to be a dry and pleasant day with temperatures even a bit below normal.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – JULY 13 – Cloudy this morning with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, heavy rain possible, becoming partly sunny this afternoon with a chance of a shower or thunderstorm, humid, highs in the mid 80s.

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

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

MONDAY – JULY 15 – Partly sunny, very hot and humid with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, 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 hot and humid with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon, highs in the mid 90s.

THURSDAY – JULY 18 – Partly sunny with a chance of a lingering shower, not as hot or humid, highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY – JULY 19 – Partly sunny and pleasant, highs in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Variable winds less than 5 knots, seas 1 foot. Belmar’s ocean temperature is 73 degrees.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Sunday through Tuesday; possible advisories for Wednesday.

Have a nice weekend but please stay safe!

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!