Monday, August 3, 2020

Full "Sturgeon" Moon Monday

Mornin'!  It's 77° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly.  Humidity's at 85% with a Dewpoint of 74°.  Winds are light out of the West at 3-5mph.  It's a lovely, slightly humid, warm morning.  My first thoughts when stepping onto the back porch was "this is the calm before the storm" as there's a damp stillness in the air with the deep aroma of the marsh.  We're supposed to have a nice day up ahead... mostly sunny (few clouds in the mix) with temps in the mid-80s with Westerly breezes turning Southerly late morning at 8-12mph.  But, there's a "Tropical Storm Warning" posted until further notice for this part of the US Coast. By late afternoon/early evening today we could have a thunderstorm (30% chance) and it could produce heavy rainfall off and on. For tonight... partly cloudy with 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, low around 75° and South winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... tropical storm conditions possible as it'll probably be raining.  Temps will be in the low-80s with the possibility of heavy rainfall along with E-SE beach erosion winds at 25-40mph. It could rain off and on until Wednesday morning. Get the wellies out and strap In! Also, remember it's the Full Moon today and the Tides couldn't get any higher except when you add tropical rains to them. Be very aware of where you traverse the island especially low-lying areas that flood. Wildwood will no doubt be flooding.  Ask the locals where "high" ground is so your vehicle can be stowed safely during the storm.  Oh... the new pumping station at the foot of the Redding Bridge isn't functional and still a work in progress. That area and intersection is extremely immersed in water when these types of High Tides are expected.
It's a Full "Sturgeon" Moon because the giant fish of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught this part of the summer.  Other names are "Corn Moon" and "Blueberry Moon" due to the delicious bounties this time of the year.  And, there's nothing like Jersey Corn and Blueberries!
High Tides: 8:09AM and 8:25PM
Low Tide: 2:16PM
Ocean Temp: 80°
Sunrise: 6:03AM
Sunset: 8:11PM
Moonrise: 8:34PM
UV Index: 10
Rip Currents: Moderate
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 184,225
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 15,836
Corona Virus Cases in Cape May County: 809
Corona Virus Deaths in Cape May County: 84

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