Some great weather lies ahead, but first a word about yesterday. We predicted lower 80s, maybe 83 or 84. That is what we got to- Newark 84, Trenton 83, so I was happy with that forecast. It was, of course, cooler near the water.
Today, it's pretty similar. Mostly sunny with low humidity once again with highs 83 to 87, so a little bit warmer, especially near Newark, but cooler 70s at the beaches.
Mainly clear and fairly comfortable tonight back in the 50s for some, and mid 60s or so urban and coastal areas.
And I've taken the slight chance of a shower out of the forecast Thursday. I'm mentioning some sunshine now and lower 80s, but cooler 70s again near the water. It's still reasonably low humidity tomorrow for the fourth day in a row.
It'll be somewhat more humid Friday and partly sunny in the low 80s, but cooler at the beaches. There may be a few showers for Friday night.
Now, most of Saturday looks okay from here. I think a shower or thunderstorm chance holds off until Saturday evening or night, so Saturday daytime should be okay.
There will be a shower or thunderstorm chance for Sunday, and perhaps into early Monday.
Katia is strengthening now and will become a major hurricane in the many days ahead. It will probably not be a major player in East Coast weather, but we'll watch
I'll be off on vacation now through Labor Day. I'll see you next Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/30/11
Upper 70s and low 80s was the way to go yesterday, and that's what turned out. By the way, the normal high temperature is down to 82 now for this time of the year.
A beautiful day today with lots of sunshine and very low humidity again. Highs will be in the low 80s, but it'll be cooler, probably settling into the 70s at the beaches with the wind off the water.
Clear and still fairly comfortable for the night upcoming with some lows back in the 50s, but mid 60s in urban and coastal areas.
Mostly sunny tomorrow and still pleasant with a Wednesday high in the mid 80s, but still cooler along the coast.
A mix of sun and clouds for Thursday with just the chance of a shower and low 80s away from the ocean.
Friday looks okay, but the weekend, at least Saturday and Sunday, offers the chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Not all the time, but there is the threat of a shower or thunderstorm, especially in the afternoon or evening on Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully it'll be gone for Monday.
And we're watching a tropical depression, almost tropical storm. It'll be moving over the central and eastern Atlantic over these next 3 to 5 days, probably eventually as a major hurricane.
A beautiful day today with lots of sunshine and very low humidity again. Highs will be in the low 80s, but it'll be cooler, probably settling into the 70s at the beaches with the wind off the water.
Clear and still fairly comfortable for the night upcoming with some lows back in the 50s, but mid 60s in urban and coastal areas.
Mostly sunny tomorrow and still pleasant with a Wednesday high in the mid 80s, but still cooler along the coast.
A mix of sun and clouds for Thursday with just the chance of a shower and low 80s away from the ocean.
Friday looks okay, but the weekend, at least Saturday and Sunday, offers the chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Not all the time, but there is the threat of a shower or thunderstorm, especially in the afternoon or evening on Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully it'll be gone for Monday.
And we're watching a tropical depression, almost tropical storm. It'll be moving over the central and eastern Atlantic over these next 3 to 5 days, probably eventually as a major hurricane.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/29/11
Irene is gone and now it's time to clean-up, although it's going to take the river systems a while to get back to their banks.
Weather-wise, though, it's a beautiful day. Sunshine that may mix with some patchy clouds this afternoon with very pleasant low humidity. Some highs around 80, but cooler at the beach.
Still comfortable tonight with temperatures back in the 50s for many, but low or middle 60s in urban or coastal areas.
Lots of sunshine will continue for both Tuesday and Wednesday with low humidity continuing. Highs tomorrow in the lower 80s and in the mid 80s Wednesday. It'll be cooler both days at the beach and boardwalk.
There may be some arriving clouds Thursday and Friday to mix with some sunshine, but other than that, I think we'll be ok.
And the weekend starts off fine, although there may be showers by the time we get to some point Sunday.
The tropics are still very busy. There is a new tropical depress that's formed south-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands and will become a hurricane in the many days ahead. In fact, in the next 4 or 5 days, it's likely to become a major hurricane.
However, most of the track models, medium-range track models, take it well to the east of the U.S. east coast in a recurving fashion. But it's still a little bit too early to give up on that just yet.
Weather-wise, though, it's a beautiful day. Sunshine that may mix with some patchy clouds this afternoon with very pleasant low humidity. Some highs around 80, but cooler at the beach.
Still comfortable tonight with temperatures back in the 50s for many, but low or middle 60s in urban or coastal areas.
Lots of sunshine will continue for both Tuesday and Wednesday with low humidity continuing. Highs tomorrow in the lower 80s and in the mid 80s Wednesday. It'll be cooler both days at the beach and boardwalk.
There may be some arriving clouds Thursday and Friday to mix with some sunshine, but other than that, I think we'll be ok.
And the weekend starts off fine, although there may be showers by the time we get to some point Sunday.
The tropics are still very busy. There is a new tropical depress that's formed south-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands and will become a hurricane in the many days ahead. In fact, in the next 4 or 5 days, it's likely to become a major hurricane.
However, most of the track models, medium-range track models, take it well to the east of the U.S. east coast in a recurving fashion. But it's still a little bit too early to give up on that just yet.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Alan's Hurricane Blog- 08/28/11
It seemed all along to me that the issue was going to be more inland flooding than coastal flooding. Although make no mistake, some oceanfront flooding during the storm has occurred and back bay flooding during the day will be an issue for those residents particularly in Ocean County in spots.
But other than some leftover showers, the steady rain and strong winds are shifting out of the state now. We should actually dry out as we go through this afternoon, but it'll still be windy from the west- 30 to 40 MPH with gusts of 50 MPH certainly quite likely. It's still going to be very windy from the west this afternoon as we slowly dry out in the 70s.
Clear and much more comfortable for the nighttime hours ahead with lows back in the 50s, but lower 60s in some urban and coastal areas.
Partly to mostly sunny and pleasant tomorrow in the 70s to around 80, though it may turn cooler near the ocean for Monday.
And mostly sunny Tuesday with low humidity continuing. Low to mid 80s, but cooler at the beach.
May I say, but doesn't mean it's right, a medium range model European brings a system near the Cape Verde Islands across the Bahamas in about 10 days as a major hurricane.
We'll have to wait and see if that's correct.
But other than some leftover showers, the steady rain and strong winds are shifting out of the state now. We should actually dry out as we go through this afternoon, but it'll still be windy from the west- 30 to 40 MPH with gusts of 50 MPH certainly quite likely. It's still going to be very windy from the west this afternoon as we slowly dry out in the 70s.
Clear and much more comfortable for the nighttime hours ahead with lows back in the 50s, but lower 60s in some urban and coastal areas.
Partly to mostly sunny and pleasant tomorrow in the 70s to around 80, though it may turn cooler near the ocean for Monday.
And mostly sunny Tuesday with low humidity continuing. Low to mid 80s, but cooler at the beach.
May I say, but doesn't mean it's right, a medium range model European brings a system near the Cape Verde Islands across the Bahamas in about 10 days as a major hurricane.
We'll have to wait and see if that's correct.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Alan's Hurricane Forecast- 08/26/11
A hurricane warning for much of the state today. We'll deal with that in just a second. Warm and humid, though, for Friday with clouds and sun. It may shower with highs in the 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
Some showers around tonight in the humid upper 60s or the low 70s.
Rain tomorrow that will become heavy at times during the course of Saturday afternoon and evening as the wind starts to increase. Highs mainly in the 70s.
The hurricane will probably be just east of Norfolk, Virginia by tomorrow (Saturday) evening at 8PM. If it's that far north already, there's a chance that the storm will be passing us during the course of the day on Sunday. And so, very strong winds and heavy downpours develop Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Winds could reach 40 to 60 MPH with gusts to hurricane force late Saturday night and Sunday morning. We may possibly dry out Sunday afternoon with some strong west winds. The bottom line is, we are going to see a lot of rain that is going to cause major flooding concerns inland. Of course, the other concern is coastal flooding, although the time of high tide along the ocean tomorrow morning is very early, so that may be of some help.
The bays will start to flood over later Sunday in the morning or during the afternoon, so that also causes concern as well.
That's it for now. Have a good weekend.
Some showers around tonight in the humid upper 60s or the low 70s.
Rain tomorrow that will become heavy at times during the course of Saturday afternoon and evening as the wind starts to increase. Highs mainly in the 70s.
The hurricane will probably be just east of Norfolk, Virginia by tomorrow (Saturday) evening at 8PM. If it's that far north already, there's a chance that the storm will be passing us during the course of the day on Sunday. And so, very strong winds and heavy downpours develop Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Winds could reach 40 to 60 MPH with gusts to hurricane force late Saturday night and Sunday morning. We may possibly dry out Sunday afternoon with some strong west winds. The bottom line is, we are going to see a lot of rain that is going to cause major flooding concerns inland. Of course, the other concern is coastal flooding, although the time of high tide along the ocean tomorrow morning is very early, so that may be of some help.
The bays will start to flood over later Sunday in the morning or during the afternoon, so that also causes concern as well.
That's it for now. Have a good weekend.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/25/11
The main thing to watch for today is the increasing likelihood of some showers and gusty thunderstorms mainly this afternoon, and especially from mid-afternoon into this evening. Highs well into the 80s and cooler at the beaches.
Sun and clouds tomorrow with a shower chance. Some rain or showers are increasing likely for Saturday, then all eyes point to Irene.
Irene is a Category 3 storm, but may yet be a Category 4 hurricane before it gets closer to the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Saturday evening. And then it's going to start to ride up the coast.
Now, one forecast model, the GFDL, which ironically was developed at Princeton, has it traveling inland up the Chesapeake Bay and up Reading, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. If that was the case, we would have heavy rain and strong winds, but not of the magnitude if the storm system moved up the coast.
We think the track of along the coastline or just off-shore will be the way to go. That means very strong winds and heavy rain later Saturday night, and part of Sunday.
With some luck, although the winds will be strong from the west, we may dry out and improve by later Sunday. Stay tuned.
Sun and clouds tomorrow with a shower chance. Some rain or showers are increasing likely for Saturday, then all eyes point to Irene.
Irene is a Category 3 storm, but may yet be a Category 4 hurricane before it gets closer to the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Saturday evening. And then it's going to start to ride up the coast.
Now, one forecast model, the GFDL, which ironically was developed at Princeton, has it traveling inland up the Chesapeake Bay and up Reading, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. If that was the case, we would have heavy rain and strong winds, but not of the magnitude if the storm system moved up the coast.
We think the track of along the coastline or just off-shore will be the way to go. That means very strong winds and heavy rain later Saturday night, and part of Sunday.
With some luck, although the winds will be strong from the west, we may dry out and improve by later Sunday. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/24/11
High temperatures yesterday reached the low 80s as predicted; 82 in Newark and Atlantic City confirmed that. It was a little bit cooler near the water.
Today will be mostly sunny with still reasonably low humidity and highs in the low to middle 80s, but a bit cooler at the beaches this afternoon.
Tonight, more humid with some lows in the 60s, but low 70s in the big cities and along the shore.
Now, it's going to be humid tomorrow; that's for sure. Watch for showers and gusty thunderstorms mainly tomorrow afternoon and evening. Thursdays highs well into the 80s, but cooler near the ocean. We will be between that system moving out and Irene coming in for the weekend.
Partly cloudy Friday and still humid with a shower possible and highs in the 80s, but cooler at the beaches.
Irene is becoming a major hurricane on its west-northwest track through the Bahamas. It'll be turning northwest and north over the next couple of days. It'll just clip the Outer Banks of eastern North Carolina by probably late Saturday afternoon or Saturday evening/night. Then it's going to be move up along the coast for Sunday.
Now, it may just be possibly moving far enough to the east, although close enough that we will have major impacts here. But, maybe we will be spared the worst if that happens. We can't say that for sure.
More on that tomorrow.
Today will be mostly sunny with still reasonably low humidity and highs in the low to middle 80s, but a bit cooler at the beaches this afternoon.
Tonight, more humid with some lows in the 60s, but low 70s in the big cities and along the shore.
Now, it's going to be humid tomorrow; that's for sure. Watch for showers and gusty thunderstorms mainly tomorrow afternoon and evening. Thursdays highs well into the 80s, but cooler near the ocean. We will be between that system moving out and Irene coming in for the weekend.
Partly cloudy Friday and still humid with a shower possible and highs in the 80s, but cooler at the beaches.
Irene is becoming a major hurricane on its west-northwest track through the Bahamas. It'll be turning northwest and north over the next couple of days. It'll just clip the Outer Banks of eastern North Carolina by probably late Saturday afternoon or Saturday evening/night. Then it's going to be move up along the coast for Sunday.
Now, it may just be possibly moving far enough to the east, although close enough that we will have major impacts here. But, maybe we will be spared the worst if that happens. We can't say that for sure.
More on that tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/23/11
High temperatures yesterday reached the upper 70s and low 80s pretty much as we expected with very low humidity. It was a spectacular day.
And mark down another for today with very low humidity and very sunny skies. A few highs will be near 80, though it may turn cooler at the beaches with a possible sea breeze this afternoon.
Tonight will be clear with some lows back in the 50s, but mid 60s or a shade above in urban and coastal areas.
Still fairly pleasant for Wednesday with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
A cool front approaches later Thursday with some sun and arriving clouds. The best chance of a shower or thunderstorm will be Thursday afternoon and evening with highs back in the 80s, but cooler at the beach.
And Friday looks okay from here. Then our attention will be turned toward the track of Hurricane Irene.
There seems little doubt that the hurricane is going to strike the North Carolina coastline somewhere as far west as Wilmington or as far east as Cape Hatteras. It will then move north-northeast up along or just off the east coast close to enough New Jersey by Sunday and Sunday night to possibly cause some real problems here.
Stay tuned.
And mark down another for today with very low humidity and very sunny skies. A few highs will be near 80, though it may turn cooler at the beaches with a possible sea breeze this afternoon.
Tonight will be clear with some lows back in the 50s, but mid 60s or a shade above in urban and coastal areas.
Still fairly pleasant for Wednesday with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
A cool front approaches later Thursday with some sun and arriving clouds. The best chance of a shower or thunderstorm will be Thursday afternoon and evening with highs back in the 80s, but cooler at the beach.
And Friday looks okay from here. Then our attention will be turned toward the track of Hurricane Irene.
There seems little doubt that the hurricane is going to strike the North Carolina coastline somewhere as far west as Wilmington or as far east as Cape Hatteras. It will then move north-northeast up along or just off the east coast close to enough New Jersey by Sunday and Sunday night to possibly cause some real problems here.
Stay tuned.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/22/11
The weekend forecast worked out pretty well, although the shower and thunderstorm threat was Sunday and not at all on Saturday. Of course, we had a severe thunderstorm watch that was put up in the middle of the afternoon yesterday through the early part of the nighttime hours yesterday.
Speaking of yesterday, mid to upper 80s was the highest temperatures that we had. 87 at Newark Liberty Airport was the highest temperature that we saw yesterday. And there was a half an inch of rain. I'm sure locally there was heavier amounts in some of those thunderstorms that were scattered around the state yesterday.
Today, after the patchy early morning fog gets out of the way, we'll have some sunshine and a fair amount of it. We'll have enough northwest wind to notice. Some temperatures will be no better than the low to middle 80s, perhaps lower in some spots. Tonight, down to the 50s and 60s.
Only near 80 tomorrow with lots of sunshine, and some sunshine, lots of it, with temperatures no better than the low 80s for Wednesday.
We have to be keeping a careful eye on Irene. It'll be flirting with Puerto Rico on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic over the next 24 hours. After that, it'll turn northwest and north, and could be a threat to not only the southeast coast, but perhaps up this far north. We'll have to keep an eye on it in the many days ahead.
Speaking of yesterday, mid to upper 80s was the highest temperatures that we had. 87 at Newark Liberty Airport was the highest temperature that we saw yesterday. And there was a half an inch of rain. I'm sure locally there was heavier amounts in some of those thunderstorms that were scattered around the state yesterday.
Today, after the patchy early morning fog gets out of the way, we'll have some sunshine and a fair amount of it. We'll have enough northwest wind to notice. Some temperatures will be no better than the low to middle 80s, perhaps lower in some spots. Tonight, down to the 50s and 60s.
Only near 80 tomorrow with lots of sunshine, and some sunshine, lots of it, with temperatures no better than the low 80s for Wednesday.
We have to be keeping a careful eye on Irene. It'll be flirting with Puerto Rico on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic over the next 24 hours. After that, it'll turn northwest and north, and could be a threat to not only the southeast coast, but perhaps up this far north. We'll have to keep an eye on it in the many days ahead.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Alan's Weekend Weather- 08/19/11
High temperatures Thursday reached 85 or 86, a degree or two below what I anticipated, but that's not too bad.
And today, we'll have a heavy shower or thunderstorm threat at any time. We've already had some in central and south Jersey. It can happen in any part of the state. Otherwise, clouds and some sunshine with highs back in the 80s today, but a bit cooler at the beaches.
A shower or thunderstorm is possible in the first part of the night until midnight or shortly there after. Then partly cloudy late tonight with some lows in the 60s but low 70s or so in urban and coastal areas.
It'll be humid this weekend with clouds and some sunshine. There's still the chance of a shower or thunderstorm either day. Not that it can't happen Saturday, but Sunday may have the better likelihood of that. Weekend highs in the 80s, but somewhat cooler near the ocean.
We have a tropical depression on the verge of becoming a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea, but it's going to be becoming inland before it can develop much. And a disturbance out in the far eastern Atlantic must be watched for signs of development in the many days ahead. That could threaten the Bahamas, Florida, or southeast coast by later next weekend.
Have a great weekend!
And today, we'll have a heavy shower or thunderstorm threat at any time. We've already had some in central and south Jersey. It can happen in any part of the state. Otherwise, clouds and some sunshine with highs back in the 80s today, but a bit cooler at the beaches.
A shower or thunderstorm is possible in the first part of the night until midnight or shortly there after. Then partly cloudy late tonight with some lows in the 60s but low 70s or so in urban and coastal areas.
It'll be humid this weekend with clouds and some sunshine. There's still the chance of a shower or thunderstorm either day. Not that it can't happen Saturday, but Sunday may have the better likelihood of that. Weekend highs in the 80s, but somewhat cooler near the ocean.
We have a tropical depression on the verge of becoming a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea, but it's going to be becoming inland before it can develop much. And a disturbance out in the far eastern Atlantic must be watched for signs of development in the many days ahead. That could threaten the Bahamas, Florida, or southeast coast by later next weekend.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/18/11
There have already been a few passing showers and a thunderstorm. There will be the chance of a few more during the course of the day today. Otherwise, a mix of sunshine and some clouds with highs well into the 80s, but a bit cooler at the beach.
There's still the chance of a shower, especially near the Delaware River in a few spots early tonight, but most of the night will just be partly cloudy with some lows in the lower 60s and low 70s in the big cities and along the shore.
More humid Friday with a shower or thunderstorm possible at any time. Friday's highs in the 80s, but cooler again near the ocean.
And the weekend, unfortunately, there's the chance of a shower or thunderstorm either day. Otherwise, clouds and some sunshine and it will not be raining by any means, all the time on Saturday and Sunday. The weekends highs in the 80s, but a bit cooler at the beaches.
Tropics are becoming increasingly active. We have a disturbance in the central Caribbean Sea moving westward. It could be coming into a depression stage in the next 24 hours. A system that's well off the African coast needs to be monitored for signs of development. That could be a player in our weather by later next weekend, if it does finally develop.
There's still the chance of a shower, especially near the Delaware River in a few spots early tonight, but most of the night will just be partly cloudy with some lows in the lower 60s and low 70s in the big cities and along the shore.
More humid Friday with a shower or thunderstorm possible at any time. Friday's highs in the 80s, but cooler again near the ocean.
And the weekend, unfortunately, there's the chance of a shower or thunderstorm either day. Otherwise, clouds and some sunshine and it will not be raining by any means, all the time on Saturday and Sunday. The weekends highs in the 80s, but a bit cooler at the beaches.
Tropics are becoming increasingly active. We have a disturbance in the central Caribbean Sea moving westward. It could be coming into a depression stage in the next 24 hours. A system that's well off the African coast needs to be monitored for signs of development. That could be a player in our weather by later next weekend, if it does finally develop.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/17/11
We had a scattering of showers yesterday, but surprisingly, temperatures made it over 80 degrees in just a couple of spots- Atlantic City and Trenton reached 81, while everybody else was in the upper 70s.
Today, a beautiful day and pretty warm, well into the 80s and upper 80s with reasonably low humidity and cooler at the beaches with a sea breeze.
Some clear skies tonight, then some late clouds with lows around the 60s, and maybe 70 or so in urban and coastal areas.
Looks like we are going to get more rain and showers in the forecast for the next couple of days. What else is new? Variable clouds Thursday with some showers and even a thunderstorm possible moving through with highs in the lower 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
More of the same on Friday with still chance of a shower or thunderstorm and highs again in the lower 80s, but cooler at the beaches.
Saturday looks okay, for now. Most of Sunday does, although some showers may be approaching by late in the day.
The Tropics are still on the active side as a system in the central Caribbean Sea will have to be watched. And eventually, something coming off the Cape Verde Islands will have to be watched in the many days ahead.
Today, a beautiful day and pretty warm, well into the 80s and upper 80s with reasonably low humidity and cooler at the beaches with a sea breeze.
Some clear skies tonight, then some late clouds with lows around the 60s, and maybe 70 or so in urban and coastal areas.
Looks like we are going to get more rain and showers in the forecast for the next couple of days. What else is new? Variable clouds Thursday with some showers and even a thunderstorm possible moving through with highs in the lower 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
More of the same on Friday with still chance of a shower or thunderstorm and highs again in the lower 80s, but cooler at the beaches.
Saturday looks okay, for now. Most of Sunday does, although some showers may be approaching by late in the day.
The Tropics are still on the active side as a system in the central Caribbean Sea will have to be watched. And eventually, something coming off the Cape Verde Islands will have to be watched in the many days ahead.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/16/11
Monday's high temperatures reached as warm as 83 in Atlantic City, but my upper 70s and low 80s worked out after all. There was the scattering of showers and thunderstorms still present particularly in parts of central and northern New Jersey, but south Jersey had some storms in Cape May County.
Today, we'll have clouds and breaks of sunshine, but also still the chance of a few showers or a thunderstorm with most highs in the 70s, though I suppose it could 80 in far south New Jersey. But, it'll be 70s for the most part.
Then better weather ahead, becoming clear and more comfortable tonight with some lows of 57 to 62, but middle to upper 60s in urban and coastal areas.
Sunny tomorrow, a beautiful day, with modest humidity and temperatures well into the 80s, but cooler at the beaches.
The next weather system approaches Thursday late in the day with the chance of a shower or a thunderstorm later in the afternoon or evening especially. Clouds and some sunshine before then in the 80s, but cooler Thursday near the ocean.
As we look at the Tropics, of course we have Girth that is speeding away from Bermuda. We have a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean that needs to be watched in the next few day. There is also something coming off the African coast, as well.
Today, we'll have clouds and breaks of sunshine, but also still the chance of a few showers or a thunderstorm with most highs in the 70s, though I suppose it could 80 in far south New Jersey. But, it'll be 70s for the most part.
Then better weather ahead, becoming clear and more comfortable tonight with some lows of 57 to 62, but middle to upper 60s in urban and coastal areas.
Sunny tomorrow, a beautiful day, with modest humidity and temperatures well into the 80s, but cooler at the beaches.
The next weather system approaches Thursday late in the day with the chance of a shower or a thunderstorm later in the afternoon or evening especially. Clouds and some sunshine before then in the 80s, but cooler Thursday near the ocean.
As we look at the Tropics, of course we have Girth that is speeding away from Bermuda. We have a tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean that needs to be watched in the next few day. There is also something coming off the African coast, as well.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Alan's Weather - 08/15/11
The weekend turned out pretty much as expected on Saturday, although there was some increasing clouds during the afternoon with sunshine fading. It was a pretty nice day, but Sunday was one for the record books. Some incredible amounts of rain fell across the Garden State yesterday.
For example, in Burlington County, Mount Holly had 3 inches, but that was paltry in comparison to what other locations had. Blackwood, Camden County had over 5 inches. Mullica in Gloucester County had just short of 9 inches. Lawrenceville, Mercer County had over 5 inches. Carteret, Middlesex County had a little over 6 inches. Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County had just short of 5 inches. And Elmer, I think might be the winner in Salem County with just under 10 inches of rain.
Yet, by the same token, the south coast, the far south coast near Atlantic City only received about 1/3rd of an inch of rain.
Today, some showers and thunderstorms will be around with temperatures in the upper 70s to perhaps low 80s.
And the threat of a few showers will be around tonight tomorrow, and we should finally dry out by Wednesday.
For example, in Burlington County, Mount Holly had 3 inches, but that was paltry in comparison to what other locations had. Blackwood, Camden County had over 5 inches. Mullica in Gloucester County had just short of 9 inches. Lawrenceville, Mercer County had over 5 inches. Carteret, Middlesex County had a little over 6 inches. Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County had just short of 5 inches. And Elmer, I think might be the winner in Salem County with just under 10 inches of rain.
Yet, by the same token, the south coast, the far south coast near Atlantic City only received about 1/3rd of an inch of rain.
Today, some showers and thunderstorms will be around with temperatures in the upper 70s to perhaps low 80s.
And the threat of a few showers will be around tonight tomorrow, and we should finally dry out by Wednesday.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Alan's Weekend Weather- 08/12/11
Well, I predicted 85 or 86 yesterday and it just about reached that number with one exception- Atlantic City reached 87. What was a surprise about yesterday was that there was a sea breeze that popped up in the early afternoon because the west wind just about died. I thought it would hold it off, but that was not the case as it was in the 70s at the beaches yesterday afternoon.
We've got some great weather for today and tomorrow, but not for Sunday. Here are the details.
Lots of sunshine today with low humidity once again and highs in the mid to upper 80s, but cooler at the beaches, probably upper 70s or low 80s at best there this afternoon.
Still clear tonight with temps back in the 60s with some 50s in the coolest spots.
And a mostly sunny day again on Saturday. A beautiful day well into the 80s with humidity not bad at all. It's going to be low to moderate, but cooler near the ocean.
It looks as though this storm system is slow and moving. It looks like rain and showers are likely for Sunday, and that may last into early next week, at least Monday. So, we may get some beneficial rains out of the system that's coming in for Sunday and Monday.
We've got some great weather for today and tomorrow, but not for Sunday. Here are the details.
Lots of sunshine today with low humidity once again and highs in the mid to upper 80s, but cooler at the beaches, probably upper 70s or low 80s at best there this afternoon.
Still clear tonight with temps back in the 60s with some 50s in the coolest spots.
And a mostly sunny day again on Saturday. A beautiful day well into the 80s with humidity not bad at all. It's going to be low to moderate, but cooler near the ocean.
It looks as though this storm system is slow and moving. It looks like rain and showers are likely for Sunday, and that may last into early next week, at least Monday. So, we may get some beneficial rains out of the system that's coming in for Sunday and Monday.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/11/11
High temperatures Wednesday reached the upper 80s, almost 90- 89 in Atlantic City and Newark Liberty Airport. It was just about as warm at the beaches because there was not any sea breeze as far as I can tell yesterday.
Today, mainly sunny with low humidity and again, probably no sea breeze with highs in the 80s, low to middle 80s this afternoon.
Clear and fairly comfortable tonight with most lows in the 60s, but a few 50s in the coolest spots.
Sunny tomorrow with low humidity continuing and highs back in the 80s, but the sea breeze will return at the beach in late morning and Friday afternoon.
I'm saying sunshine for much of Saturday, although clouds may be slowly increasing especially in the afternoon. I think we'll have some sunshine with highs in the 80s and no threat of rain, but cooler near the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Saturday night, especially the first part of Sunday, looks pretty wet from here. Whether or not it rains all day Sunday or whether the rain and showers tapers off early afternoon and we catch a break after that, remains to be seen.
Today, mainly sunny with low humidity and again, probably no sea breeze with highs in the 80s, low to middle 80s this afternoon.
Clear and fairly comfortable tonight with most lows in the 60s, but a few 50s in the coolest spots.
Sunny tomorrow with low humidity continuing and highs back in the 80s, but the sea breeze will return at the beach in late morning and Friday afternoon.
I'm saying sunshine for much of Saturday, although clouds may be slowly increasing especially in the afternoon. I think we'll have some sunshine with highs in the 80s and no threat of rain, but cooler near the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Saturday night, especially the first part of Sunday, looks pretty wet from here. Whether or not it rains all day Sunday or whether the rain and showers tapers off early afternoon and we catch a break after that, remains to be seen.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A Mixed Bag Today!
Yesterday's high temperatures reached the mid to upper 80's, just a shade short of 90 degrees. Newark Liberty International Airport had almost three quarters of an inch of rain during the afternoon when the rain came through yesterday.
Today, we'll have a mix of sun and clouds developing. There's a chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, but I'm not sure whether it's going to survive or not. Highs in the 80's with modest humidity.
Becoming clear and less humid tonight. Some lows in the low 60's, even a few 50's are possible in a few spots.
Partly to mostly sunny tomorrow. Temperatures will be comfortable. Low humidity. Highs in the middle 80's.
Looks like it will be mostly sunny and still pleasant Friday. Highs in the 80's, a bit cooler at the beaches.
Saturday looks to offer some sunshine to start, and then clouds increasing. Hopefully showers hold off until late in the day.
Sunday looks to be a wet one. Possible thunderstorm as well.
Today, we'll have a mix of sun and clouds developing. There's a chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, but I'm not sure whether it's going to survive or not. Highs in the 80's with modest humidity.
Becoming clear and less humid tonight. Some lows in the low 60's, even a few 50's are possible in a few spots.
Partly to mostly sunny tomorrow. Temperatures will be comfortable. Low humidity. Highs in the middle 80's.
Looks like it will be mostly sunny and still pleasant Friday. Highs in the 80's, a bit cooler at the beaches.
Saturday looks to offer some sunshine to start, and then clouds increasing. Hopefully showers hold off until late in the day.
Sunday looks to be a wet one. Possible thunderstorm as well.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/09/11
It reached the lower 90s yesterday; 92 or 93 in spots, although it was cooler near the water. There was an isolated passing shower in a few spots yesterday, but most places didn't see very much.
Today, it's a different story. We start dry, but by late morning and early afternoon near the Delaware River and elsewhere this afternoon and early this evening, watch for some shower and thunderstorm activity. A few highs could be near 90 briefly, and it'll be cooler near the beach and boardwalk regardless.
It looks as though the first half of the night, the first part of the night, will be wet. Some showers and possibly a leftover thunderstorm may be moving through.
Then it should move out between midnight and morning. In fact, I think we'll get some clearing during the early morning hours after midnight tonight with lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s; 65-75.
Partly sunny tomorrow and still pretty warm near 90 with just the chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm tomorrow.
And then some great weather Thursday and Friday. Starting with Thursday, partly to mostly sunny with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Thursday's highs in the lower 80s.
Today, it's a different story. We start dry, but by late morning and early afternoon near the Delaware River and elsewhere this afternoon and early this evening, watch for some shower and thunderstorm activity. A few highs could be near 90 briefly, and it'll be cooler near the beach and boardwalk regardless.
It looks as though the first half of the night, the first part of the night, will be wet. Some showers and possibly a leftover thunderstorm may be moving through.
Then it should move out between midnight and morning. In fact, I think we'll get some clearing during the early morning hours after midnight tonight with lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s; 65-75.
Partly sunny tomorrow and still pretty warm near 90 with just the chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm tomorrow.
And then some great weather Thursday and Friday. Starting with Thursday, partly to mostly sunny with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Thursday's highs in the lower 80s.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Alan's Weather 08/08/11
The weekend forecast worked out reasonably well, although it was a few degrees hotter than I expected on Sunday- 93,94 in Atlantic City and Newark versus the around 90 or so that I had predicted.
Well, today we're looking for some sunshine with some patchy clouds and enough of a west-northwest wind to hold off any sea breeze. Low 90s, at least, perhaps as high as 94 to 95 in spots. As I said, it'll be near 90 or better along the beaches today. Later this afternoon and this evening there's the chance of a shower or thunderstorm, especially in central and northern New Jersey.
Tuesday starts off with perhaps some early sun, but it's going to become partly to mostly cloudy very quickly. And it looks like increasing chances Tuesday of some shower and thunderstorm activity at any time in the late morning through the afternoon and into the first part, actually, much of Tuesday night.
Wednesday we come out of it with clouds breaking for some sunshine, although another shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. It'll be near 90, at least, away from the ocean for Wednesday.
That's the weather for now. More weather coming up tomorrow.
Well, today we're looking for some sunshine with some patchy clouds and enough of a west-northwest wind to hold off any sea breeze. Low 90s, at least, perhaps as high as 94 to 95 in spots. As I said, it'll be near 90 or better along the beaches today. Later this afternoon and this evening there's the chance of a shower or thunderstorm, especially in central and northern New Jersey.
Tuesday starts off with perhaps some early sun, but it's going to become partly to mostly cloudy very quickly. And it looks like increasing chances Tuesday of some shower and thunderstorm activity at any time in the late morning through the afternoon and into the first part, actually, much of Tuesday night.
Wednesday we come out of it with clouds breaking for some sunshine, although another shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. It'll be near 90, at least, away from the ocean for Wednesday.
That's the weather for now. More weather coming up tomorrow.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Alan's Weekend Weather- 08/05/11
First, a word about Tropical Storm Emily. It disintegrated into just a plain tropical wave, as it interacted with the mountains of Hispaniola yesterday. It still has the chance to regenerate into a tropical depression or storm, I suppose, as it moves north-northwestward at about 15 miles an hour. But, it will have no impact on the south, east, or Mid-Atlantic coast, as eventually it'll turn north and then northeast, and speed away from the east coast in the many days ahead.
For us here in New Jersey, it looks really nice today. Friday will feature sunshine, patchy clouds with low to middle 80s, but cooler at the beach.
More humid tonight with 60s for some and low 70s urban and coastal areas.
Now, I'm sticking with the idea that there's the chance of a few showers as early as some point Saturday afternoon as it becomes partly to mostly cloudy. The morning will be fine, but by mid and late afternoon, many places will be seeing at least a few showers with low 80s, but cooler at the beach.
Also, an issue with Sunday, I'm mentioning cloudy and damp, wet weather to start. Clouds may break for some sunshine in the afternoon as we dry out. I'm not sure whether or not that's going to work out; stay tuned. Few highs on Sunday could be near 90.
Have a good weekend.
For us here in New Jersey, it looks really nice today. Friday will feature sunshine, patchy clouds with low to middle 80s, but cooler at the beach.
More humid tonight with 60s for some and low 70s urban and coastal areas.
Now, I'm sticking with the idea that there's the chance of a few showers as early as some point Saturday afternoon as it becomes partly to mostly cloudy. The morning will be fine, but by mid and late afternoon, many places will be seeing at least a few showers with low 80s, but cooler at the beach.
Also, an issue with Sunday, I'm mentioning cloudy and damp, wet weather to start. Clouds may break for some sunshine in the afternoon as we dry out. I'm not sure whether or not that's going to work out; stay tuned. Few highs on Sunday could be near 90.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/04/11
A word about Emily, which is flirting with the south coast of the island of Hispaniola, will cross that island over the next 12 hours or so and weaken. But, assuming the circulation center survives, it'll start to slowly strengthen as moves into the Bahamas over the next couple of days. Eventually, it turns northwest-north-northeast and off-shore. It'll be just far enough off-shore to spare the southeast coast any problems. But, we'll watch.
We'll have our weather condition in New Jersey gradually dry out with clouds breaking for some sunshine this afternoon. Highs in the low 80s, but cooler 70s at the beaches with a wind off the water.
Partly cloudy tonight with statewide lows from 62 to 72, and maybe a few 50s in far northwest New Jersey.
A mix of clouds and some sunshine tomorrow with highs in the lower 80s, but cooler again near the water.
Variable clouds Saturday, not there that can't be any sunshine, but showers will either arrive by Saturday afternoon or hold off till Saturday evening and night. Maybe we'll get much of the day in fine.
And then, damp to start Sunday morning. We may improve Sunday afternoon. Sunday's highs in the 80s, but cooler again near the ocean.
We'll have our weather condition in New Jersey gradually dry out with clouds breaking for some sunshine this afternoon. Highs in the low 80s, but cooler 70s at the beaches with a wind off the water.
Partly cloudy tonight with statewide lows from 62 to 72, and maybe a few 50s in far northwest New Jersey.
A mix of clouds and some sunshine tomorrow with highs in the lower 80s, but cooler again near the water.
Variable clouds Saturday, not there that can't be any sunshine, but showers will either arrive by Saturday afternoon or hold off till Saturday evening and night. Maybe we'll get much of the day in fine.
And then, damp to start Sunday morning. We may improve Sunday afternoon. Sunday's highs in the 80s, but cooler again near the ocean.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/03/11
High temperatures yesterday worked out pretty much as expected in the low 90s. It was 92 in Atlantic City, 93 in Newark and Trenton.
Temperatures today, I think now, are going to be reaching the 80s because we have variable clouds, and any showers and thunderstorm activity holds off for the most part until this afternoon and this evening. It'll be cooler near the beach and boardwalk, but I think it'll be in the 80s in most places.
Finally, as this storm system passes by to our south this evening and tonight with more of a east-northeast wind, we'll have some rain moving through. Statewide lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
I think it'll start cloudy and damp tomorrow early with maybe some leftover light rain and drizzle. Then clouds may break for some sunshine during tomorrow afternoon with temperatures back in the 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
Friday looks good with partly sunny skies in the 80s again, but cooler again at the beach. There's some question about showers, especially by Saturday night and Sunday. Hopefully, most of Saturday is ok.
Emily is strengthening a bit as it heads towards the island of Ispanola. It'll cross that island in the next 24-36 hours, and then head for the Bahamas. It may come close to Florida, but probably remain off-shore, and probably remain off-shore of the southeastern coast of the United States before turning eastward and out to sea.
Temperatures today, I think now, are going to be reaching the 80s because we have variable clouds, and any showers and thunderstorm activity holds off for the most part until this afternoon and this evening. It'll be cooler near the beach and boardwalk, but I think it'll be in the 80s in most places.
Finally, as this storm system passes by to our south this evening and tonight with more of a east-northeast wind, we'll have some rain moving through. Statewide lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
I think it'll start cloudy and damp tomorrow early with maybe some leftover light rain and drizzle. Then clouds may break for some sunshine during tomorrow afternoon with temperatures back in the 80s, but cooler near the ocean.
Friday looks good with partly sunny skies in the 80s again, but cooler again at the beach. There's some question about showers, especially by Saturday night and Sunday. Hopefully, most of Saturday is ok.
Emily is strengthening a bit as it heads towards the island of Ispanola. It'll cross that island in the next 24-36 hours, and then head for the Bahamas. It may come close to Florida, but probably remain off-shore, and probably remain off-shore of the southeastern coast of the United States before turning eastward and out to sea.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Alan's Weather - 08/02/11
It got even warmer than expected yesterday; 98 in Trenton and Newark, 95 in Atlantic City. I thought low to middle 90s, so I wasn't too far off, and it was a bit cooler near the beach and boardwalk with a sea breeze.
Today, I'm predicting mostly sunny skies with somewhat lower humidity and highs in the low 90s or so. I think it'll be near 90 even at the beaches, assuming a northwest wind holds the sea breeze at bay.
It'll be clear for a while tonight and then mostly cloudy later tonight with some lows in the 60s, but lower 70s in urban and coastal areas.
And some rain tomorrow, and much much cooler with a wind off the water and cloud cover. Some highs may actually be held to the 70s for Wednesday.
Early clouds Thursday, then some sunshine returning with highs well into the 80s but cooler at the beaches.
A word about Tropical Storm Emily, which formed overnight. Highest winds are about 40 miles per hour and maybe some slight strenghtening in the next 24 hours. It's about 390 miles southeast of San Juan and will eventually cross over Espanola. I don't know how much will be left of the storm after it crosses the island and gets back into the Atlantic Ocean. That remains to be seen.
Today, I'm predicting mostly sunny skies with somewhat lower humidity and highs in the low 90s or so. I think it'll be near 90 even at the beaches, assuming a northwest wind holds the sea breeze at bay.
It'll be clear for a while tonight and then mostly cloudy later tonight with some lows in the 60s, but lower 70s in urban and coastal areas.
And some rain tomorrow, and much much cooler with a wind off the water and cloud cover. Some highs may actually be held to the 70s for Wednesday.
Early clouds Thursday, then some sunshine returning with highs well into the 80s but cooler at the beaches.
A word about Tropical Storm Emily, which formed overnight. Highest winds are about 40 miles per hour and maybe some slight strenghtening in the next 24 hours. It's about 390 miles southeast of San Juan and will eventually cross over Espanola. I don't know how much will be left of the storm after it crosses the island and gets back into the Atlantic Ocean. That remains to be seen.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Alan's Weather- 08/01/11
Weekend high temperatures were in the low to middle 90s. Yesterday, for example, it reached 95 in Newark and at Trenton-Mercer County Airport. There was some relief as it only reached the low to middle 80s at best, along the beach and boardwalk with a weak sea breeze.
Well, temperatures today will be topping out on the low to middle 90s, perhaps the mid 90s with sunshine. Humidity levels will be moderate, not overall, but certainly not comfortable. There will be an eventual sea breeze along the beach and boardwalk at some point this afternoon and not right away. It should turn southwest to southerly, which means a sea breeze for the shore today.
We'll have some clear skies for a while tonight and temperatures will be in the mid 60s to low 70s.
We look for some sunshine for a while tomorrow with temperatures again in the low 90s with some relief near the water. It looks some showers or thunderstorms will threaten at some point later Tuesday night, and especially on Wednesday.
Wednesday could be wet, at least for a while around here. More weather coming up tomorrow.
Well, temperatures today will be topping out on the low to middle 90s, perhaps the mid 90s with sunshine. Humidity levels will be moderate, not overall, but certainly not comfortable. There will be an eventual sea breeze along the beach and boardwalk at some point this afternoon and not right away. It should turn southwest to southerly, which means a sea breeze for the shore today.
We'll have some clear skies for a while tonight and temperatures will be in the mid 60s to low 70s.
We look for some sunshine for a while tomorrow with temperatures again in the low 90s with some relief near the water. It looks some showers or thunderstorms will threaten at some point later Tuesday night, and especially on Wednesday.
Wednesday could be wet, at least for a while around here. More weather coming up tomorrow.
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