Monday, March 18, 2024

Last Day Of Winter

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW
Mornin'!  It's the last day of Winter!  We made it!  It's 45° this morning.  The sky is mostly clear with Ms Sun working her way over the cloudy horizon (much like yesterday morning).  Winds are out of the NW at 15-20mph making it feel more like 40°.  We're going to have a sunny/cloudy mix today with temps around 50° and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the upper 30s and NW winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... mostly sunny, some afternoon cloud cover, temps around 50° and W-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... cloudy, temps in the mid-40s and SW winds at 10-20mph. Thanks for being kind to us this year, Winter.  We had no snow along our coast this winter (other than a light dusting) and not much to write home about for any flooding, storm or wind damage etc.  For that, I'm very grateful.  Until next year when those flipflops get stored away, see ya on the other side.
High Tide: 4:04PM
Low Tide: 9:56AM
Ocean Temp: 48°
Sunrise: 7:05AM
Sunset: 7:09PM

Sunday, March 17, 2024

St. Patrick's Day

Mornin'!  Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Two more days until Spring!  It's 50° as Ms Sun's just beginning to peek over the clouds that are covering the horizon.  Winds are out of the W-SW at 10-13mph.  It's a lovely Sunday morning.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with temps in the low-60s.  Winds will be out of the West at 10-20mph.  Tonight... a few clouds, temps in the low-40s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps barely tapping 50° and W-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps in the low-40s and NW winds at 15-25mph.
High Tide: 2:42PM
Low Tide: 8:42AM
Ocean Temp: 47°
Sunrise: 7:06AM
Sunset: 7:08PM

Saturday, March 16, 2024

St. Patty's Weekend

Mornin'! Happy St. Patty's weekend!  It's 48° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under pretty thick cloud cover with winds out of the N-NW at 5-7mph.  These morning clouds will give way to a sunny afternoon.  Temps won't be as warm as yesterday (72°) but will get into the mid-upper 50s with S-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps where they are  now (upper 40s) and Southerly winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy, temps in the low-60s and West winds at 10-20mph.  Monday... intervals of sun and clouds, temps around 50° and W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Monday night... mostly clear, temps dropping into the upper 30s with blustery, cold winds out of the NW at 20-30mph.  Even though March has been kind this year so far, my guess is that's it isn't through with us yet. 
High Tide: 1:25PM
Low Tides: 7:31AM and 7:22PM
Ocean Temp: 47°
Sunrise: 7:08AM 
Sunset: 7:07PM

Friday, March 15, 2024

Last Weekend Of Winter Is Upon Us

This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 59° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloud cover as Ms Sun is brightening and painting the sky but not quite getting through.  Winds are light out of the SW at 10-12mph.   It's really nice outside.  It's nice to be home and feeling the salty, briny air again.  I had a lovely mini-vacation visiting my friend in the beautiful countryside and mountains of Berks County in Hamburg PA (approx 200 miles away).  The weather there this week was just perfect with plentiful sunshine and warmer than usual temperatures.  I stayed an extra day and almost stayed another extra day!  I'm assuming Wildwood enjoyed some of that lovely weather.  To put it in perspective, when I left Hamburg/Reading PA area it was 80° and when I arrived home yesterday afternoon (around 4pm) it was a balmy, beautiful 70° here.  My hyacinths are blooming!  And, I slept with the windows open last night! With it being only 4 days away, Spring is certainly in the air everywhere.  
Today will have considerable cloudiness with 40% chance of rain showers by later this afternoon.  Temps will be in the upper 60s with W-SW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... 50% chance of rain showers, temps dropping to the mid-40s and North winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly sunny with some cloud cover in the mix, temps in the mid-50s and N-NW winds shifting to the South at 10-20mph. Tomorrow night... mostly clear, temps around 50° and winds out of the South at 10-15mph.  Sunday... a mix of clouds and sun, temps near 60° and variable winds at 10-15mph.  It doesn't look Wildwood will have any rain this St. Patrick's weekend.  
High Tide: 12:23PM
Low Tide: 6:23PM
Ocean Temp: 46°
Sunrise: 7:09AM
Sunset: 7:06PM

Monday, March 11, 2024

Mild Temps Ahead This Week

Today's Webcam - North WW

Mornin'!  It's 41° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 31° with the W-NW winds at 27-32mph.  March is has been roaring for a couple days now.  And, I mean "roaring".  At times, seems more like a "howling".  Whatever... it's making its presence known, won't stop and is completely annoying.  The "wind advisory" should be lifted by tonight.  Ms Sun is now over the horizon but the clouds are mixed right in there and she's not quite shedding her light over the island.  We'll have a mix of sun and clouds today along with those raging winds.  Temps will be in the low-50s with W-NW winds at 25-35mph +gusting of up to 50mph.  Tonight... clear, temps in the low-40s with West winds at 20-30mph decreasing to 10-20mph +gusting.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the low-60s (no typo), winds out of the West at 10-20mph.  Wednesday... partly sunny, temps in the low-60s and West winds at 5-10mph.  Thursday... sunny, temps in the upper 50s and West winds at 5-10mph.  I'm heading out to visit a lifelong girlfriend today for a few days and I should be checking back in on Wednesday or Thursday.  If you're needing anything regarding the weather in Wildwood... click on Weather-Wunderground under my personal favs.  See ya on the other side!  
High Tide: 9:04AM
Low Tide: 3:15PM
Ocean Temp: 45°
Sunrise: 7:16AM
Sunset: 7:02PM

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Daylight Savings Time Is Here

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW
Mornin'!  It's Daylight Saving's Time!  If you didn't turn all those clocks ahead an hour before turning in last night, you've lost an hour and it's later than you think! Ms Sun rose at 7:17AM and she'll set at 7:01PM!!  It's 45° in Wildwood.  Ms Sun's shining brightly and it's a beautiful morning.  As the coffee's brewing, my husband's frying bacon and whistling "It's A Beautiful Morning".  And, it couldn't be a more beautiful morning if you ask me.  The winds are still whipping though out of the W-NW at 20-25mph +gusting making it feel more like 39°.  But, what do you want? It's March.
There are Advisories Posted today: Coastal Flood Advisory until noon today.  Be aware of the possibility of tidal flooding on the island especially in those low-lying areas as the high tide times as much higher than normal due to today's New Moon, a saturated island and those winds aren't helping.  There's a Gale Warning in effect until tomorrow at 6pm creating 6-9' seas as well as hazardous seas for any vessels out there. And, there's also a Wind Advisory until 8PM tomorrow.  Use extra caution when driving especially high profile vehicles.  Also, don't forget to hunker down (secure trashcans, outdoor furniture, etc).  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today with temps just about tapping 50°.  Winds will be stiff out of the W-NW at 25-35mph +gusting to over 40mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy and windy, temps in the upper 30s with W-NW winds at 25-35mph +gusts of up to 50mph.  Tomorrow... partly cloudy and windy, temps in the low-50s and W-NW winds at 25-35mph +gusting of up to 50mph.
High Tides: 8:16AM and 8:41PM
Low Tide: 2:32PM
Ocean Temp: 44°
Sunrise: 7:17AM
Sunset: 7:01PM

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Turn Those Clocks Ahead Tonight

Mornin'!  It's 43° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 37° with those Easterly winds at 20-25mph.  It's gray and misty but no rain showers yet.  They're coming though... expect rain showers this morning (90% chance) with winds out of the E-SE at 20-30mph.  Temps will rise into the low-50s with E-SE winds at 20-30mph all day into the evening.  In fact, tonight the winds will shift from the West at 25-35mph +gusting.  There's a 90% chance of rain tonight with temps in the low-mid 40s.  Tomorrow...  partly sunny / partly cloudy with temps in the upper 40s and West winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Tomorrow night... partly clear, windy with W-NW winds at 25-35mph +gusting and temps in the low-40s.  Monday... partly clear, temps around 50° with winds still doing their March thing at 25-35mph.  Strap in!  Yesterday I mentioned those St. Patty's revelers.. oops, that's not until next weekend. But there are plenty of visiting folks here as the weekends always seem more inhabited this time of year. I'm sure that will be true next weekend big time.  And, speaking of weekends, next weekend  doesn't look too promising but I'm not a fan of weather being accurate a whole week away.  Remains to be seen.  Here's some reminders... before turning in tonight, turn the clocks forward an hour.  Tomorrow's sunrise and sunset will be looking later than normal.  We don't seem to be getting the rain as heavy as first forecasted today.  The big City and the Jersey towns (Millville, Vineland etc) seem to be getting more of a direct hit with heavy, steady rainfall. Nevertheless, be aware of the high tide times and remember the back of the island (marsh, bayside) is an hour later  for high tides than the ocean side.  Know your low-lying areas; especially where you park and don't drive through flood waters.  Be safe and see you on Daylight Saving's Time!
High Tides: 6:27AM and 6:52PM
Low Tide: 12:48PM
Ocean Temp: 44°
Sunrise: 6:19AM
Sunset: 6:00PM