Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly cloudy early on this Friday morning and temperatures range from 38 in Clifton down to 24 at Pequest. Winds are light from the northeast. The air quality is good with an index of 43.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 14th:

Average High: 48. Average Low: 31

Record High: 76 – 2024. Record Low: 11 – 1993

Yesterday’s High: 52 Low: 35 Precipitation: None

Weak high pressure just to our north will continue to give us an onshore flow of air. Skies will become mostly sunny after the low stratus clouds in our area dissipate later this morning. With more sunshine high temperatures will be a few degrees higher than yesterday.

A warm front will cross the area late in the day on Saturday preceded by some possible drizzle in the morning. Skies will remain cloudy but temperatures will be mild.

A strong frontal system will give us rain and wind on Sunday. There will be a chance of showers in the morning then showers possibly heavy at times will develop mainly after 2 p.m. and continue through Sunday night. Temperatures will be quite mild with highs well up into the 60s. Winds will increase from the south with possible gusts over 40 mph. Rainfall amounts will average between 1 to 1 1/2 inches.

Chance of lingering showers Monday morning then becoming partly sunny and mild in the afternoon.

Tuesday and Wednesday look to be dry and quite mild.

Mild weather should continue on Thursday but a cold front approaching may give us a chance of showers.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 14 – Becoming mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a chance of drizzle, lows near 40.

SATURDAY – MAR 15 – Chance of morning drizzle then remaining cloudy, highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY – MAR 16 – Chance of morning showers then showers possibly heavy at times mainly after 2 p.m. becoming windy with gusts to 43 mph from the south. Highs in the upper 60s. Rainfall amounts averaging 1 to 1 1/2 inches.

MONDAY – MAR 17 – Chance of morning showers then becoming partly sunny, high in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – MAR 18 – Sunny, highs near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY – MAR 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the low 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. this afternoon for northeast winds gusting to 15 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Saturday; small craft advisories expected at night; gale probable on Sunday; advisories should continue for Monday due to high seas; no advisories expected for Tuesday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are partly cloudy early on this Thursday morning and temperatures range from 37 in Clifton down to 29 at Pequest. Winds are light from the east. The air quality is good with an index of 32.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 13th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 31

Record High: 80 – 1990. Record Low: 15 – 2017

Yesterday’s High: 54 Low: 41 Precipitation: None

High pressure to our north will give us an easterly flow of seasonably cool air today with more clouds than sun.

Friday will be a little milder with more sunshine but we will continue to have an onshore flow from the cold ocean.

A warm front will cross our area on Saturday and southerly winds will develop with mild temperatures by evening.

A strong frontal system will give us rain and wind mostly from Sunday afternoon through the early ours of Monday. Rainfall amounts may total 1-2″. Also the winds may gust to 45 mph or more.

Quiet weather the rest of Monday through Wednesday with quite mild temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 13 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 50.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, lows in the upper 30s.

FRIDAY – MAR 14 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – MAR 15 – Cloudy, highs in the upper 50s, chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – MAR 16 – Cloudy with showers mainly in the afternoon and night, rain may be heavy at times, windy, highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – MAR 17 – Chance of showers before dawn then becoming partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – MAR 18 – Sunny, highs near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 19 – Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday morning for northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Friday through Saturday morning! advisories likely Saturday afternoon and night; gale force winds likely on Sunday; still advisories possible for Monday.

Have a nice day but stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Wednesday morning and temperatures are once again mild with readings ranging from 45 in Clifton down to 33 at High Point. Winds are light from the north. The air quality is good with an index of 36.

Clifton’s Almanac for March 12th:

Average High: 47 Average Low: 30

Record High: 73 – 2012 Record Low: 9 – 1984

Yesterday’s High: 66 Low: 39 Precipitation: None

A weak cold front came through dry overnight and our winds have switched to the north. Today will be partly sunny and cooler but with still above normal temperatures in the 50s. A weak disturbance will give us a slight chance of a shower late tonight but most area will stay dry.

High pressure to our north will cause an onshore flow of seasonably cool air for Thursday along with considerable cloudiness.

Still a light onshore flow for Friday but with more sunshine it will be a little milder.

Mild weather for the weekend but a strong frontal system will likely give us showers possibly heavy at times mainly Sunday afternoon through the early parts of Monday morning.

High pressure will then build into our area early next week with mainly dry and mild weather.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 12 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a shower around midnight, lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY – MAR 13 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – MAR 14 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

SATURDAY – MAR 15 – Cloudy, highs near 60.

SUNDAY – MAR 16 – Cloudy and breezy with showers likely mainly in the afternoon and at night, highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – MAR 17 – Chance of morning showers then becoming partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY – MAR 18 – Sunny, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday evening for northeast winds gusting to 25 knots, seas 3-6 feet.

OUTLOOK: Advisories possible on Friday; advisories likely on Saturday; gale force winds likely for Sunday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mainly clear early on this Tuesday morning and temperatures range from 42 in Clifton down to 27 at Pequest. Winds are mainly calm. The air quality is moderate with an index of 62.

Clifton’s Weather Almanac for March 11th:

Average High: 47. Average Low: 30

Record High: 73 – 2021 Record Low; 11 – 1987

Yesterday’s High: 68 Low: 41 Precipitation: None

Another very mild day today with plenty of sunshine as high pressure is off the coast and we will have a southwesterly flow, some high temperatures will be near 70 degrees. A cold front will come through dry tonight.

Dry and cooler on Wednesday as high pressure builds from the north.

Thursday will be seasonably cool with an onshore flow. Skies will be cloudy with a low chance of some drizzle.

Dry and seasonably mild Friday into the day on Saturday. There is a chance of showers Saturday night.

A strong frontal system will likely give us mild temperatures along with showers on Sunday,

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 11 – Sunny, highs in the upper 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 12 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 13 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of drizzle, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – MAR 14 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

SATURDAY – MAR 15 – Cloudy, highs in the upper 50s, chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – MAR 16 – Cloudy and breezy with showers likely, highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY – MAR 17 – Partly sunny with still a chance of a shower, highs near 60.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected Wednesday through Friday; advisories likely for Saturday.

Have a nice day and stay safe!

Good morning everyone!

Skies are mostly clear early on this Monday morning and with calm winds there is a large spread in temperatures with readings ranging from 42 in Clifton down to 27 at Pequest. The air quality is good with an index of 39.

Clifton’s weather almanac for March 10th:

Average high: 46. Average low: 30

Record High: 79 – 2016. Record Low: 7 – 1984

Yesterday’s high: 53 Low: 27 Precipitation: None

High pressure off the Carolina coast will give us a southwesterly flow of very mild air today and again on Tuesday with highs both days well up into the 60s. A cold front will cross our area Tuesday night.

High pressure to our north will give us an onshore flow of cooler air Wednesday through Friday, however temperatures will remain above normal.

A warm front will cross the area on Saturday with milder air moving into the area, skies will be mostly cloudy.

A strong cold front will likely give us rain on Sunday along with continued mild temperatures.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 10 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, lows near 40.

TUESDAY – MAR 11 – Sunny, highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 12 – Partly sunny, highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY – MAR 13 – Mostly cloudy, highs near 50.

FRIDAY – MAR 14 – Partly sunny, highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY – MAR 15 – Cloudy, highs near 60. chance of showers at night.

SUNDAY – MAR 16 – Cloudy with showers likely, highs in the mid 60s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Westerly winds to 10 knots, seas 1 foot.

OUTLOOK: No advisories expected during the day on Tuesday; advisories possible Tuesday night through Thursday night mainly for higher seas; no advisories expected for Friday!

Have a nice day and enjoy this nice spring weather today but stay safe!