Start of a Heat Wave…

Synopsis: 

A heat wave will take shape as hot airmass over the Southern half of the country moves in.  The heat looks to last through Saturday.  Please use caution as this is our first heat wave of the season and we are not accustom to these temperatures.

Today:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid.  Highs in the lower 90s.   Cooler at the coast.  Northwest to Southwest wind at 8-12mph.

Tonight:

Mostly clear, warm and muggy with lows in the mid to upper 70s in the City, the upper 60s inland. Southwest wind less than 5mph.

Thursday:

A sizzler.  Hazy, hot and humid with highs in the lower to mid 90s.  A spot afternoon storm is possible.  Heat index will be around 100º.

Friday:

The heat will peak with readings in the mid 90s.  The heat index will approach 105º.  An isolated storm is possible.

Saturday:

Sultry with highs around 90º.  Scattered morning storms are possible.

Sunday:

The heat wave breaks with highs in the mid to upper 80s with much lower humidity.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

AM Showers to Sunshine and humid conditions…

Synopsis: 

Showers this morning will move off the coast with a weak area of low pressure.  Clouds will break for some sunshine.  It’ll become more humid.

A heat wave looks to take shape this week as hot airmass over the Southern half of the country moves in.  The heat looks to last through Saturday.

Today:

Scattered morning showers over Eastern and Southern areas, otherwise skies will become partly sunny.  Highs will be in the mid 80s.  More Humid.  Northwest wind at 5-10mph.

Tonight:

Mostly clear, warm and muggy with lows in the mid 70s in the City, the 60s inland.  Northwest wind less than 5mph.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid.  Highs in the lower 90s.

Thursday:

A sizzler.  Hazy, hot and humid with highs in the lower to mid 90s.  Heat index will be around 100º.

Friday:

The 3 H’s continue with readings in the lower 90s.  An isolated storm is possible.

Saturday:

Sultry with highs around 90º.  Scattered afternoon storms are possible.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

Flash Flood Watch Tonight-Tuesday AM Central & Southern NJ…

Synopsis: 

***A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for tonight and Tuesday morning for Central and Southern NJ***  An area of low pressure will move along a warm front tonight and Tuesday morning causing scattered showers and thunderstorms.  A period of heavy rain is likely over parts of the Watch area later tonight and Tuesday morning.  One to three inches of rain is possible which could cause flooding of roadways.  Never cross a flooded roadway you never know how deep the water is.  TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN.

Our first true heat wave of the season looks to take shape this week as hot airmass over the Southern half of the country moves in.

Tonight:

Scattered showers and thunderstorms.   A period of heavy rain is likely later tonight especially from the NYC vicinity and to the South.  Temperatures will be in the 60s.  South wind 8-12mph.

Tuesday:

Morning showers and storms with locally heavy rain in spots.  Skies will become partly sunny during the afternoon.  Highs will be in the mid 80s.  More Humid.  Northwest wind at 5-10mph.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid.  Highs around 90º.

Thursday:

A sizzler.  Hazy, hot and humid with highs in the lower to mid 90s.  Heat index will be around 100º.

Friday:

The 3 H’s continue with readings in the lower 90s.

Saturday:

Sultry with highs around 90º.  Scattered afternoon storms are possible.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

July 4th Weekend- A Winner…

Synopsis: 

High pressure will dominate the Northeast through the July 4th holiday weekend.  Mostly sunny and warm readings are expected with low levels of humidity.   A few of the computer models have showers working into the area on the 4th with a weak low that slides to our South.   At this time I’m keeping showers out of the forecast for Monday-the holiday.

Today:

Mostly sunny and seasonal.  Highs in the lower 80s.  Northwest wind at 10-20mph.

Tonight:

Mostly clear and comfortable.  Lows in the mid 60s in the City, the 50’s inland.   West/Northwest wind at 5mph or less.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny with low humidity.   Highs will be in the mid 80s.

July 4th (Monday):

Partly sunny with temperatures in the mid 80s.

Tuesday:

Slight chance of showers in the morning otherwise partly sunny.  Readings will be in the mid 80s.

Wednesday:

Hazy, warm and more humid.  Highs in the mid 80s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

Severe Weather Threat Later Today…

Synopsis: 

A disturbance in the upper levels of the atmosphere combined with an approaching weak cool front will spark off scattered storms by mid-day Friday into Friday evening.  Some of the thunderstorms may turn severe especially from the NYC area and to the West.  Severe storms contain either of the following:  winds in excess of 58mph and or 3/4″ hail.  Keep an eye to the sky for threatening weather from 1pm to 9pm.  The storms will develop over Northwestern areas first and then move toward the coast.

The July 4th weekend looks like a winner with high pressure rebuilding into the area.

Today:

Some morning sunshine, otherwise mostly cloudy and humid.  Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and the threat will remain through the evening  Highs in the lower 80s.  Southeast to South wind at 10-20mph.

Tonight:

Scattered evening storms, otherwise partly cloudy and becoming less humid by sunrise.  Lows in the upper 60s in the City, the upper 50s inland.   Southwest to Northwest wind at 5-10mph.

Saturday:

Mostly sunny with low humidity.   Highs will be in the lower to mid 80s.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s.

July 4th (Monday):

Mostly sunny.  Readings will be in the mid 80s.

Tuesday:

Partly sunny.  Showers may skirt southern regions.  Highs in the lower to mid 80s.

Stay Tuned.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

June’s Finale a Winner…

Synopsis: 

High pressure will make for a decent June Finale.   A disturbance in the upper levels of the atmosphere will spark off scattered storms by mid-day Friday into Friday Night.  The July 4th weekend looks like a winner with high pressure rebuilding into the area.

Today:

Plenty of sunshine, warm.  Highs in the mid 80s.  South wind at 8-12mph.

Tonight:

Partly cloudy.  Lows in the upper 60s in the City, near 60º inland.   South wind at less than 5mph.

Friday:

Any morning sun will give way to mostly cloudy skies with humid conditions.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop by mid day and continue on and off into the night.  Highs will be in the 70s to around 80º.

Saturday:

Mostly sunny with highs in the lower to mid 80s.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny.  Readings will be in the mid 80s.

July 4th (Monday):

Plenty of sun.  Highs in the mid 80s.  Humidity levels will be tolerable during the holiday weekend.

Stay Tuned.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

Plenty of Sun, Lowering Humidity…

Synopsis: 

Weak high pressure will move into the area for the next several days providing the area with fair weather.  A disturbance in the upper levels of the atmosphere may spark off isolated storms Friday afternoon.  The July 4th weekend looks like a winner.

Today:

Plenty of sunshine, warm.  The humidity will lower during the afternoon.  Highs in the mid 80s.   Northwest wind at 8-12mph.

Tonight:

Mostly clear.  Lows in the mid to upper 60s in the City, the mid to upper 50s inland.   Northwest wind at 5mph.

Thursday:

Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower to mid 80s.

Friday:

Partly sunny with scattered afternoon storms with highs mid 80s.

Saturday:

Mostly sunny and warm for July’s debut.  Readings will be in the mid 80s.

Sunday:

Plenty of sun.  Highs in the mid 80s.

Stay Tuned.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

Spotty Storms, More Dry Than Wet. Strong Storms Tonight.

Synopsis: 

A humid airmass coupled with an approaching weak cool front will spark spotty thunderstorms today.  Much of the time will be rain-free with clouds and some sun.   The greatest chance of thunderstorms will be toward evening and into the night.  Some of the storms maybe severe, especially North and West of the City.   High pressure will build in Wednesday into the July 4th weekend.

Today:

More clouds than sun, humid with highs in the 70s to around 80º.  A spot thunderstorm is possible just about anytime, but the majority of the day will be dry.   The storm threat will  increase toward evening.  Some of the storms maybe severe especially away from the coast.   South/Southeast wind at 8-12mph.

Tonight:

Mostly cloudy and muggy with showers and thunderstorms.  Again, some of the storms may contain strong winds.   Lows around 70º in the City, the lower to mid 60s inland.  Southeast to Southwest  wind less than 5mph.

Wednesday:

Morning clouds will give way to partly sunny skies.  Becoming less humid by afternoon.  Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday:

June’s finale will be a winner.  Mostly sunny with highs mid 80s.

Friday:

Mostly sunny and warm for July’s debut.  Readings will be in the mid 80s.

Saturday:

Plenty of sun.  Highs in the mid 80s.

Stay Tuned.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

Partly sunny, Isolated PM Storm Inland…

Synopsis: 

A warm and progressively more humid airmass will be over the region through Tuesday.  A cool front moving into the East may spark off a late day isolated storm North and West today.  A better chance of showers and storms will occur on Tuesday as the front moves in.  High pressure will build in for late week.

Today:

Partly sunny, warm and more humid with highs in the mid 80s.  Isolated thunderstorms are possible later in the day North and West of the City.   South wind at 10-20mph.

Tonight:

Mostly cloudy and muggy.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible  Lows around 70º in the City, the mid 60s inland.  South wind less than 5mph.

Tuesday:

Mostly cloudy and not as warm.  The humidity will be high.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely just about anytime.  Highs in the upper 70s to around 80º.

Wednesday:

A morning shower East, otherwise partly sunny with lowering humidity during the afternoon.  Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday:

Mostly sunny and warm for June’s finale.  Readings will be in the mid 80s.

Friday:

Partly sunny for July 1st.  Highs in the mid 80s.

Stay Tuned.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

Summery Sunday…

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Synopsis: 

High pressure will continue to dominate our weather into Monday.  A cool front moving into the East may spark off a late day isolated storm Monday.  A better chance of showers and storms will occur on Tuesday as the front moves in.

Today:

Sunny and warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s.  It’ll be in the 70s by the shore.   Southeast to South wind  at 8-12mph.

Tonight:

Clear.  Lows in the mid to upper 60s in the City, the upper 50s inland.  South Southwest wind less than 5mph.

Monday:

Sunny.  Highs in the mid 80s.  Cooler at the coast.  A late day storm can’t be ruled out.

Tuesday:

More clouds than sun with showers and thunderstorms.  Humid.  Highs in the lower 80s.

Wednesday:

Drying out with plenty of sun and highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday:

Partly sunny.  Highs in the mid 80s.

Stay Tuned.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.