Saturday, December 31, 2022

New Years Eve 2022


Mornin'!  Happy New Years Eve!  It's 53° in rainy Wildwood NJ.  It's actually raining very lightly with light winds out of the South at 4-7mph.  We're going to have rain showers early today evolving into fog, mist and then more steady rain by later this afternoon.  Temps will only get up a few degrees hovering around 55°.  Winds will shift from the S-SW at 5-10mph.  Chance of rain today... 90%.  Tonight... cloudy with occasional rain showers.  Temps are going to drop down into the low-mid 40s with W-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Chance of rain tonight... 100%.  Tomorrow... waking to this rain system checked out then, partly cloudy, peeks of sunshine throughout the day with temps in the low-50s and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night... a few clouds from time to time with temps near 40° and light and variable winds. 
High Tide: 2:49PM
Low Tide: 8:45AM
Ocean Temp: 43°
Sunrise: 7:16AM
Sunset: 4:49PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,926,834
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,533
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 29,010
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 333

Friday, December 30, 2022

We're Winding Down!

Mornin'!  It's 38° in Wildwood NJ.  It's the last one of all the Fridays for 2022.  And, it's a lovely morning albeit a wee bit frosty.  Ms Sun's about to rise over the orange/pink/coral horizon.  The sky is clear.  We're going to have plenty of sunshine with blue skies and warmish temps... mid-50s!  Winds are currently out of the S-SW at 3-5mph and will get slightly stronger at 5-10mph today.  Tonight, partly cloudy, then becoming cloudy overnight with temps around the mid-40s and Southerly winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow...mostly overcast with occasional showers  (60% chance), high of 52° and Southerly winds at 5-10mph.  Sunday (2023) will kick off the New Year with a beauty... sunny skies, high of 50° and W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Just perfect for the Philly New Years Day Mummers parade.  By the way, it kicks off at 9am at City Hall at 15th and Market Sts and continues to South Broad all the way to Washington Avenue in South Philly!  Oh, and by the way it's the 123rd year that they've been strutting down Broad Street.  And, it's rare that you can get a mild New Years Day like this one coming up!  Being a Philly girl, I've been to many, many Mummer's Parades; too many to count and I'm a huge fan mild or icy weather! 
High Tide: 1:52PM
Low Tide: 7:37AM
Ocean Temp: 43°
Sunrise: 7:16AM
Sunset: 4:48PM


Thursday, December 29, 2022

More Mild Temps Down The Shore

The Seawall - North Wildwood
Mornin'!  It's 40° in Wildwood NJ.  We're beginning to warm up some more!  Ms Sun is shining brightly through the milky, wispy clouds.  Breezes are light out of the S-SW at 4-8mph.  It'll be a sunny day with temps in the upper 40s possibly tapping 50° with S-SW breezes at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, low of 38°, with light and variable winds.  Tomorrow... another sunny day, temps in the low 50s and S-SW breezes at 5-10mph.  This weekend's still looking 50/50 with Saturday being wet (rain due in) and Sunday being sunny. Both days will be mild temps (tapping 50°).  Thank goodness for mild temps.  Well, relatively mild as our daughter and hubby are in Key West and it'll be in the upper 70s for them for the rest of the week!
High tide: 12:56PM
Low tide: 6:27AM and 7:00PM
Ocean temp: 43°
Sunrise: 7:16AM
Sunset: 4:47PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,919,724
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,469
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,940
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 331
Key West Seaport


Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Sunny Hump Day

Cape May - Congress Hall
Mornin'!  It's 27° in Wildwood NJ.  It's partly clear and still dark and starlit with very light breezes out of the S-SW at 3-5mph.  The horizon is beginning to brighten. We're warming up today as it'll be another mostly blue sky, sunny day with a high of 46° and SW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly clear, temps in the upper 30s with SW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... abundant sunshine, believe it or not temps tapping 50° and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  As for this Holiday weekend... Saturday and Sunday will have temps in the 50s with rain on the weather menu on Saturday and partly sunny skies for Sunday. 
 
High Tide: 11:59AM
Low Tide: 6:01PM
Ocean Temp: 44°
Sunrise: 7:16AM
Sunset: 4:47PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,916,729
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,457
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,906
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 331
This Morning's Sunrise Webcam Shot - NWW


Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Temperatures Are Beginning To Creep Up

Today's Webcam Shot - North WW
Mornin'!  It's 27° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloud cover which is breaking up along the horizon making a picturesque sunrise as Ms Sun's doing all she can to peek through.  Breezes are barely there out of the W-NW at 3-5mph.  It'll be a partly cloudy morning giving way to a sunny day with temps going into the upper 30s maybe even 40°.  The NW winds will be light at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear, temps back down into the upper 20s and winds light and variable.  Tomorrow... sunny, high of 44° with SW winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 11:00AM
Low Tide: 5:06PM
Ocean Temp: 45°
Sunrise: 7:15AM
Sunset: 4:46PM


Monday, December 26, 2022

Happy Kwanzaa and Boxing Day!

Mornin'! Happy Kwanzaa!  It's 23° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up in the clear, blue sky.  It's feeling like 15° with the breeze out of the NW at 5-10mph.  Expect the sun to shine early when this afternoon the clouds filter in making for a cloudy second half of the day.  Temps will be in the low-30s with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... mostly cloudy, temps in the upper 20s with winds light and variable.  Tomorrow... partly sunny, temps in the upper 30s and NW winds at 5-10mph.  
High Tide: 10:02AM
Low Tide: 4:14PM
Ocean Temp: 45°
Sunrise: 7:15AM
Sunset: 4:45PM

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas!

Mornin'!  Merry Christmas!  It's 23° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 14° with the West winds at 8-12mph.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly in the cloudless sky.  My warm, cozy home is filled with sunshine.  Expect a sunny Christmas day with temps in the low-30s and West winds (ramping up a bit) at 10-20mph making it feel like 20°.  Tonight... clear starlit skies, temps around 20° with W-NW winds at 10-15mph making it feel like 15°.  Tomorrow... another sunny day, with a few afternoon clouds and a high of 31°.  Winds will be out of the W-NW at 10-15mph.  A Merry Christmas from my house to yours.  And, may Christmas bring you joy in those little gifts we sometimes take for granted. 
High Tide: 9:05AM
Low Tide: 3:24PM
Ocean Temp: 45°
Sunrise: 7:15AM
Sunset: 4:45PM 










Saturday, December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve

Mornin'! It's 13° (30° colder than yesterday morning)!  Windchill is 5°!  Ms Sun's just broke through the thick cloud cover along the horizon and is shining in all the windows.  I doubt very much if we're going to feel her warmth today though.  Winter's here with a vengeance.  It was working its way here all yesterday until late afternoon when it arrived like an IndyCar.  First, it was the gusty winds and coastal flooding and snow squalls, then the frigid temps.  
For this Christmas weekend... we're going to see a mix of sun and clouds today with gusty winds (West at 20-30mph) but by this afternoon diminishing (thankfully).  Temps will be in the low-20s feeling like single digits.  Winds will be out of the West a 15-20mph.  Tonight... clear, temps around 20° with West winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, high of 32° (feeling like 18°) with those West winds at 15-20mph.  Monday... Sunny, high of 32° and W-NW winds at 15-20mph.  Merry Christmas Eve!
High Tide: 8:12AM
Low Tide: 2:34ZPM
Ocean Temp: 45°
Sunrise: 7:14AM
Sunset: 4:44PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,908,773
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,446
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,808
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 330






Friday, December 23, 2022

Christmas Eve Eve

Mornin'!  It's 44° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 36° due to the winds and windchill.  It's barely spitting raindrops.  Winds are still howling as they have been throughout the entire overnight.  They're out of the S-SW at 25-35mph +gusting.  It'll be a blustery first Friday of Winter.  It's also the New Moon today which has a major effect on the Tides as they'll be much higher and lower than normal.  For today... expect a mixture of rain and snow flurries this morning.  It'll then become partly cloudy this afternoon as temps begin to fall sharply after mid-day going down to 20° feeling like the teens due to these ongoing blustery winds.  W-SW winds will be blowing at 25-35mph possibly gusting over 50mph.  Tonight... windy with partly cloudy skies, temps around 13° with West winds at 25-35mph +gusting over 40mph.  Tomorrow (Christmas Eve)... partly cloudy, gusty winds again out of the West at 20-30mph + gusting over 40mph.  Temps will only be in the low-20s.  Sunday (Christmas Day) will be a sunny day, temps around 30° and much calmer winds out of the West at 15-20mph.  
High Tide: 7:22AM
Low Tide: 1:42PM
Ocean Temp: 46°
Sunrise: 7:14AM
Sunset: 4:42PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,905,434
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,429
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,750
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 330
This Morning's Webcam Shot - North WW


Thursday, December 22, 2022

12-22-22

Today's Sunrise Webcam Shot - NWW
Mornin'!  It's 43° in Wildwood NJ.  The sunrise is happening right now.  The sky is cloud filled but Ms Sun's peeking under the curtain of clouds and painting them with all colors from the pastel color wheel.  Winds are out of the East at 10-15mph.  It's damp and a bit misty.  It'll be cloudy today with periods of rain as temps climb up to 50°.  Those East winds will ramp up to 15-25mph.  Chance of rain if 100%.  Tonight... steady rain and very windy.  Temps will drop back to the low to mid 40s.  Winds will be out of the S-SE at 20-30mph +gusting.  Rainfall will near a half an inch and will continue throughout the overnight.  Tomorrow... periods of rain early with breaks of sunshine peeking through by the afternoon.  It'll be extremely windy.  As the sky clears, temps will be in the mid-upper 40s falling into the 20s by late afternoon and with the W-SW winds at 25-35mph +gusting to up to 50mph, the windchill will be 2°!!!  Christmas Eve will be cloudy, very cold (low 20s) and still extremely windy (West winds) making it feel like 8°.  Christmas will partly cloudy with temps in the low-mid 20s and still blustery making it feel like the teens.  The New Moon is tomorrow.  With the expected rainfall and that moon treating the tides just like a full moon, be aware of tidal flooding avoiding those low-lying areas as you drive around and park.
High Tide: 6:59PM
Low Tide: 12:50PM
Ocean Temp: 46°
Sunrise: 7:14AM
Sunset: 4:43PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,901,542
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,387
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,713
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Wednesday Winter Solstice

Mornin'!  It's 33° in Wildwood NJ.  It's Winter!!!  Well, at 4:47pm today it'll be officially winter. I wish I could say that I slept in on the shortest day of the year, but I was up super early and at the grocery store when it opened.  Just doing what's needed to beat the shopping masses.  I guess you could say it was successful.  I'm home and warm and happily having my first cup of coffee as the sunshine's on my face while I sit here typing.
It's sunny with barely a breeze coming from the N-NE at 3-6mph.  It'll be a nice, sunny day with a high of 42° and NE breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clouds roll in as it'll be mostly cloudy, low of 36° and E-NE winds at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... 90% chance of light rain showers in the late morning turning to a steady, heavier rain in the afternoon. Grateful for none of the white stuff as most of the Country will see snow with this "bomb cyclone" storm named Elliot as it travels from the Northwest to the Plains and then South and then up to us.  Wildwood will have a rain and wind event with relatively mild temps in the low-50s with blustery East winds at 15-25mph. The rain will continue throughout Thursday night into Friday morning.  By Friday afternoon (and into Friday night), it'll be cloudy as temps begin to drop drastically into the 20s.  The W-SW winds at 25-35mph +gusting over 50mph are going to make it feel like 2° (that's two degrees).   At this time, Saturday looks to be partly cloudy, windy (West winds at 20-30mph +gusting) and cold... mid 20s.  Sunday... sunshine, temps in the mid-20s and West winds at 15-25mph.  The weekend will have some major windchill numbers in the teens and single digits.  Winter's jumping right upon us.  If you haven't dug out those hats, scarves and gloves, now would be the time.  Happy Winter Solstice!  Tomorrow daylight begins to grow longer with each passing day!  And, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the "New Moon" which is Friday.  The Tides are already showing that they're more swollen than usual during high tide.  With rain and wind driven waters, expect Coastal flooding during this winter storm the next two days.  Know your low-lying areas and be careful where you park as some streets flood majorly and don't drive through flood waters as it's very corrosive to the undercarriage of your vehicle.  Only 89 Days until Spring! 
High Tide: 6:07PM
Low Tide: 11:57AM
Ocean Temp: 47°
Sunrise: 7:13AM
Sunset: 4:42PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,898,720
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,379
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,672
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Last Day Of Autumn

My Daughter and her Tree
Mornin'!  It's 31° in Wildwood NJ.  Feels like 23° with the wind chill.  The winds are currently out of the N-NW at 10-15mph.  It's clear with Ms Sun up and shining brightly in the clear, blue sky.  And, it's the official last day of Autumn.  Winter's-a-knocking!  Tomorrow's the first day of Winter aka The Winter Solstice (the day with the shortest amount of daylight).  And, today and tomorrow will be sunny.  Expect sunshine today with temps tapping 40° with NW winds at 10-15mph making it feel like 30°.  Tonight... clear skies, temps in the upper 20s and winds light and variable.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the low 40s and NE winds at 5-10mph.  This winter storm traveling across the country will be checking in here Thursday late in the day bringing rain and winds and much warmer temps (low-50s) and it will continue throughout the night into Friday.  By Friday evening, the rain will begin to head off the island but as it leaves, the frigid temps check in (mid 20s feeling like single digits with the windchill from the very blustery winds).  It's looking like an icy cold Christmas Weekend.
High Tide: 5:11PM
Low Tide: 11:04AM
Ocean Temp: 47°
Sunrise: 7:13AM
Sunset: 4:42PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,895,740
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,361
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,625
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329
My Granddaughter and her Tree







Monday, December 19, 2022

Happy Hanukkah!

Mornin'!  Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish folk out there.  Tis the season! It's 32° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 22° with the windchill caused by the NW 10-15mph winds.  The sky is clear with Ms Sun lying in wait to cross the horizon any minute now.  It's going to be a nice one with plenty of sunshine today.  Expect sunny, blue skies, temps around 40° and blustery W-NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps around 29° and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny, temps around 40° and N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Next "wet" day is Thursday along with Friday as rain is on the forecast along with a couple 50° days. 2 more days until Winter!
High Tide: 4:12PM
Low Tide: 10:11AM
Ocean Temp: 47°
Sunrise: 7:12AM
Sunset: 4:41PM

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Last Sunday Of Autumn

Hereford Lighthouse - N.Wildwood
Mornin'!  It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  We've got a calm, crispy morning.  It's still dark with hazy, starlit skies and barely a breeze out of the NW at 3-5mph.  The clouds are supposed to thicken this morning, then become a partly cloudy day by this afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-40s with NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps down to the 30° and NW winds at 10-20mph.  Tomorrow... a sunny day with temps near 40° and W-NW winds at 15-25mph.  Three more days until Winter.  By the way, on the Solstice, daylight begins to grow a little longer with each passing day.  We're into the shortest (approx) 9 hour days which will become 15 hour days by June. 
High Tide: 3:10PM
Low Tide: 9:15AM
Ocean Temp: 48°
Sunrise: 7:11AM
Sunset: 4:41PM

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Last Saturday Of Autumn - Mix Of Sun and Clouds

Mornin'!  It's 42° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's almost up as the sky is beginning to brighten.  There's just enough cloud cover to make for a spectacular sunrise this morning.  I think.  You never know.  Winds are out of the West at 10-15mph.  We're going to have a mix of sun and clouds today this last weekend of Fall.  The Winter Solstice is in 4 days.  Expect a partly sunny, blustery day with temps in the mid-40s and W-NW winds at 15-25mph making it feel like the mid-30s. Tonight... mostly clear with a few clouds, temps in the low-30s and NW winds much less intense at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... another mix of clouds and sun day with temps around 40° and those W-NW winds once again ramping up at 15-25mph.  And, it still looks we'll see sunshine at least until Thursday.
High Tide: 2:12PM
Low Tide: 8:14AM
Ocean Temp: 48°
Sunrise: 7:11AM
Sunset: 4:40PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,888,864
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,343
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,568
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Friday, December 16, 2022

Autumn's Winding Down - TGIF

Christmas in July - North Wildwood Beach

 Mornin'!  It's 48° in Wildwood NJ.  It's the last Friday before Winter with only 5 days until the Solstice.  We're sitting here saturated after a day of heavy rainfall and  winds wicked enough to keep you awake throughout the entire night.  Thankfully, that's over.  We're kicking off today with cloud cover and much calmer winds out of the West at 15-20mph.  It'll be a cloud covered start to the day with Ms Sun beginning to peek through this afternoon.  Temps will hover around 50° with W-NW winds beginning to kick up again at 20-30mph making it feel like the mid-30s with those blustery conditions.  Tonight... clear, temps around 35° and West winds still whipping at 20-25mph.  Tomorrow... sunny, temps in the mid-40s and West winds at 15-20mph.  Sunday... sunny, temps around 40° and those West winds at 10-15mph.  The next wet weather system looks like Thursday with a Westerly storm system creating havoc throughout the country as it blows toward the east coast. At his time (with fingers crossed) it's looking like another rain event for us along the coast due to 40° temps.
High Tide: 1:19PM
Low Tide: 7:43PM
Ocean Temp:48°
Sunrise: 7:10AM
Sunset: 4:40PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,885,988
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,331
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,538
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Hunker Down Thursday

Sunset Lake - WW Crest
Mornin'!  It's 39° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly as light breezes waft over the island out of the NE at 3-6mph.  Six more days until Winter!  Today won't feel like Winter, but will be blustery, damp and raw as temps will actually tap 50°.  Expect periods of rain and winds out of the East at 20-30mph +gusting.  Hunker down!  Tonight... cloudy and windy with periods of rain.  Temps will drop down to the mid-40s with SE winds at 25-35mph + gusting (possibly over 50mph).  Tomorrow... rain the morning becoming mostly cloudy and still windy with temps in the upper 40s and West winds at 20-30mph.  As for this weekend... both Saturday and Sunday will be sunny and much less blustery than today and tomorrow.  Saturday's temps will be in the low-mid 40s and Sunday's temps will be in the mid-upper 30s. 
High Tide: 12:30PM
Low Tide: 6:48PM
Ocean Temp: 49°
Sunrise: 7:10AM
Sunset: 4:40PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,882,627
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,310
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,525
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

A Sunny Humpday

Christmas Past - Our Freddy
Mornin'!  It's 31° in Wildwood NJ.  It's sunny and bright.  Winds are out of the N-NW at 9-11mph.  We're in that frosty mode again this morning with the sun glistening on all the frost coated surfaces outside.  It'll be another sunny day with some clouds in the mix as temps get up to around 42° with North winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... increasing clouds as temps drop into the low-30s and NW winds become NE after midnight (5-10mph).  Tomorrow... a real crapola weather day with rain and wind (it's a great day for soup making).  Expect a rainy Thursday right into Friday morning with temps near 50° and East winds at 25-35mph +gusting.  Chance of rain if 100%. There is a chance of minor coastal flooding so be aware of the tides and low-lying areas on the island.  Tomorrow night... rain and wind (East 25-30mph +gusting). This winter storm "Diaz" will be a rain event (we could see around 1"), but bringing a pretty major snowstorm to those North and West of us.  The Pocono Mountains (4 hr drive from the coast) may get a foot of the white stuff for their skiing pleasure which has been the big story on our News stories this week. As for this coming weekend in Wildwood... mostly sunny (some clouds in the mix) with temps in the low-40s and winds that are finally simmered down.  Since the yummy "Pumpkin Bisque" just ended yesterday, the next soup for tomorrow is "Potato Mushroom"!
High Tide: 11:43AM
Low Tide: 5:57PM
Ocean Temp: 49°
Sunrise: 7:09AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,879,897
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,288
Corona Virus Cases in Cape May County: 28,509
Corona Virus Deaths in Cape May County: 329

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Next To The Last Autumn Tuesday

Mornin'!  It's 29° in Wildwood NJ.  It feels like 22° as the N-NW breezes wafting at 8-10mph.  It's frosty but sunny I'm happy to report.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly. As the sun begins to melt the frost (which is everywhere) it's making the island sparkle!  It'll be a sunny day with a high of 41° and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... clear, starlit skies, temps in the upper 20s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly to mostly cloudy, temps around 41° again with N-NW winds at 10-15mph.  
High Tide: 10:58AM
Low Tide: 5:13PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:08AM
Sunset: 4:39PM

Monday, December 12, 2022

Partly Cloudy Monday Monday

Arctic and Andrews Sts from Xmas Past
Mornin'!  It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  It's still dark with Ms Sun making her way over the ocean's horizon in about a half hour.  The moon and stars are vivid in the clear, dark sky.  We're getting somewhat light breezes with winds out of the North at 10-15mph.  Clouds are supposed to filter in today as we're going to have a partly cloudy day with temps in the low-mid 40s and North winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy skies, temps in the upper 20s and North winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... blue sky, sunny day with temps in the low-40s and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Wednesday looks like a repeat of Tuesday.  
High Tide: 10:15AM
Low Tide: 4:34PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:08AM
Sunset: 4:39PM

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Somewhat Wet Sunday

Cape May NJ
Mornin'!  It's 47° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under thick, gray clouds.  The geese were just flying over making their presence known with that familiar squawking; no doubt heading South escaping the upcoming Winter due in 10 days from now.  The breeze is relatively light out of the E-NE at 5-10mph.  Humidity's 96% as there is lots of moisture in the air this morning.  It's not raining, misty or foggy but you can immediately feel the dampness as well as smell the intense salty brine when stepping outside.  We're going to have cloudy skies this morning with a chance of rain (40% chance) by this afternoon.  Temps will be in the low-50s with East winds shifting to the South at 10-15mph.  Tonight... beginning to clear with partly cloudy skies, temps down to 35° and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... beginning with early day showers turning to a calm, partly cloudy / partly sunny day with temps in the low-mid 40s then temps dropping into the upper 20s by night with much stiffer winds.  
High Tide: 9:35AM
Low Tide: 3:56PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:02AM
Sunset: 4:39PM

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Sunny Start - Cloudy Finish

Christmas at the Hereford Lighthouse
Mornin'! It's 37° in Wildwood NJ.  And, it's bright and sunny.  I even thought to put my sunglasses on as I sit here with that ol' sunshine pouring into the front windows.  There's barely a cloud in the sky.  Breezes are out of the N-NE at 10-15mph making it feel like 29°.   The sky will begin to change though as the clouds make their grand entrance this afternoon.  Expect a mix of clouds turning to a cloudy day with temps in the mid-upper 40s and NE winds at 10-20mph.  Tonight... cloudy, temps around 41° and NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy with showers in the afternoon (40% chance) and temps mild in the low-50s with Easterly winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... partly sunny with lots of cloud cover and temps in the mid-40s with North winds at 10-20mph.  
High Tide: 8:56AM
Low Tide: 3:18PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:06AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Moonrise: 6:34PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,870,860
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,254
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,438
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Friday, December 9, 2022

Crisp, Sunny, Autumn Day Down The Shore

Hereford Lighthouse - N. Wildwood
Mornin'!  It's 41° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under clear, moonlit and starlit skies this early morn.  Breezes are out of the N-NE at 10-15mph.  It's crisp outside and feels like 32°.  It's also very briny this morning with the fragrance of the salty sea in the cold air.  It's going to be a pleasant day with plentiful sunshine, temps near 50° and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tonight... beautiful clear skies, temps in the low 30s and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... starting out with a mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day with temps around 45° and NE winds at 10-20mph.  Sunday... cloudy, with rain developing later in the day (40% chance) and temps in the low-50s.  
High Tide: 8:19AM
Low Tide: 2:39PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:05AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Moonrise: 5:39PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,867,919
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,232
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,423
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Sun's Gonna Peek Through A Bit

This Morning's WebCam Shot - N.Wildwood
Mornin'!  It's 49° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under partly cloudy skies with that ol' full moon shining down and brightening the island in this morning darkness.  Breezes are out of the N-NW at 5-10mph.  We're most likely going to finally see Ms Sun today as areas of patchy fog and partly cloudy conditions are on tap. It will give way to thicker cloud cover by this afternoon though.  Temps will be in the low-mid 50s with N-NW breezes at 10-15mph.  Tonight... cloudy with clearing expected later in the evening.  Temps are dropping into the mid-30s with North winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... mainly sunny, temps in the upper 40s and N-NE winds at 10-15mph.  Saturday... a mix of clouds and sun with temps in the upper 40s and Sunday... gray skies, 50% chance of rain showers and temps in the low-50s.  
High Tide: 7:41AM and 8:10PM
Low Tide: 1:58PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:04AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Moonrise: 4:50PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,864,909
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,222
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,392
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Full Moon Hump Day


Photo: J.M.Lesko - A Virginia Beach Shot
Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining lightly with winds out of the S-SW at 5-10mph.  The island's pretty saturated with the last 24+ hours of rain.  Most of which was mist along with periods of steady rainfall.  There's a 40% chance of rain this morning as it becomes just cloudy by this afternoon.  Temps may reach 60° with those S-SW winds continuing at 5-10mph.  Tonight... cloudy with some clearing later as we might see a shower or two (20% chance) and even fog.  Temps will drop to the upper 40s with W-NW winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... partly clear skies in the morning giving way to a cloudy day.  Temps will be in the mid-50s with N-NW winds at 10-20mph.  As for this weekend... Saturday will be partly sunny with cloudy skies by the afternoon and a slight possibility of light rain (15% chance) as well. Temps will be near 50°.  As for Sunday... possibility of more rain (50% chance) with temps around 50°.  Two weeks until the winter solstice (shortest day of the year and the start of the Winter season)!  It's the Full Moon today.  AKA... the Cold Moon. And here's a fun fact...  an "Occultation" is going to be happening tonight.  Around 10:15pm tonight, the full moon and Mars move close together as the Red Planet (Mars) will then disappear behind the southern edge of the moon and reappear around 11pm on the northeast side.  If not cloudy (and there's a very good chance Wildwood will be under cloud cover) we could possibly get a glimpse of it with the naked eye. 
High Tide: 7:03AM and 7:29PM
Low Tide: 1:16PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:04AM
Sunset: 4:38PM
Moonrise: 4:08PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,861,858
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,205
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,366
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Gray Tuesday

Cape May NJ
Mornin'!  It's 54° in Wildwood NJ.  It's dark, gray and a bit misty outside. Everything's wet and drippy. Breezes are out of the S-SE at 10-15mph.  It's one of those perfect days to roll over and pull the comforter closer... thus, the late blog entry.  We're about to have a couple dreary wet days.  Time to make some time in the kitchen. Making homemade soup not to mention the Christmas cookie dough is on the activity calendar today.  Today's soup will be "Pumpkin Bisque" as the outdoor, porch pumpkins (and pumpkin seeds) got roasted over the weekend while the tree got decorated.  It's all happening.   
For the weather... expect this morning mist to turn into light rain with showers due in this afternoon.  Temps will be a tad warmer than they should be this time of year at 60° with winds ramping up out of the S-SE at 10-20mph.  Tonight... cloudy and more rain with temps in the low-50s and South winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow... gray with occasional rain showers (50% chance), temps in the upper 50s and S-SW winds at 5-10mph.  Don't forget the Full Moon is tomorrow.  I'm not sure we'll see it with the wet weather settling in but it will certainly have its effect on the tides... much higher than normal.  Expect some areas to have that ol' coastal flooding.  Know those "low-lying" areas on the island and don't drive through flood waters! 
High Tide: 6:46PM
Low Tide: 12:32PM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:)3AM
Sunset: 4:38PM
Moonrise: 3:32PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,859,453
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,189
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,344
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Monday, December 5, 2022

Enjoy The Last Of The Sunshine Today

Wildwood Crest - Sunset Lake

Mornin'!  It's 29° in Wildwood NJ.  It's clear, starlit, moonlit and still as breezes are barely there (NE 2mph).  It's crisp and quiet with some of the briny air added to wake up the senses.  Everything's a bit frosty outside.  It'll be a pleasant autumn day with plenty of sunshine and some light clouds in the mix.  Temps will be in the low-50s with Easterly breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... partly cloudy skies giving way to cloudy skies late into the overnight.  There's a 15% chance of a rain shower with temps in the low-40s and SE winds at 50-10mph.  Tomorrow... cloudy start with rain showers coming in by the afternoon (80% chance).  Temps will still be in the low-mid 50s with S-SE winds at 10-15mph.  Tomorrow night into Wednesday... more gray sky and rain on tap.  In fact, Thursday looks to be cloudy with periods of rain in the morning and Friday looks like a total washout. But, it all can change in a blink of an eye and I'll be watching! 
High Tide: 6:01PM
Low Tide: 11:46AM
Ocean Temp: 51°
Sunrise: 7:02AM
Sunset: 4:38PM
Moonrise: 3:01PM

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Sunny Sunday

A Friend's Home

Mornin'!  It's 38° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up as the breeze is 5-10mph out of the N-NW.   It's feeling like 34° and 20° colder than this time yesterday morning.  It'll be a mostly sunny day with a high of 44° and NW winds at 5-10mph.  Tonight... clear moonlit skies (the Full Moon is Wednesday), temps in the low-30s with light and variable winds.  Tomorrow... much warmer with sunshine and a high of 51°. 
High Tide: 5:11PM
Low Tide: 10:57AM
Ocean Temp: 52°
Sunrise: 7:01AM
Sunset: 4:39PM

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Rainy First Saturday In December

Mornin'!  It's 55° in Wildwood NJ.  It's raining with S-SW winds at 15-20mph.  It was the perfect morning to pull the comforter up tighter and roll over for a little extra sleep.  I actually did that yesterday too with the sun shining lol!  The scones just came out of the oven!  Today's are raisin/cranberry/orange.  They smell incredible with that fresh pot of coffee brewing.  I say... let it rain!  It'll be a mostly rainy day with windy conditions (S-SW 20-30+gusting) and mild temps... upper 50s.  It looks like the rain will be out of here by late afternoon / early evening.  Tonight... partly cloudy, temps in the mid-30s and NW winds at 15-25mph making it feel like the upper 20s (bundle up).  Tomorrow... Ms Sun's back with a few clouds in the mix, high near 44° and NW winds at 10-15mph.  Monday... temps around 50° and much calmer, more tolerable winds.
High Tide: 4:16PM
Low Tide: 10:06AM
Ocean Temp: 52°
Sunrise: 7:00AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,854,044
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,178
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,302
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Friday, December 2, 2022

Friday Birthday!

Mornin'!  Happy Birthday to my son. Today's blog is for you!  It's 31° in Wildwood NJ.  No windchill today as there are no breezes this morning.  Ms Sun just rose over the horizon in the clear, blue sky.  It'll be a lovely autumn day down the shore with plentiful sunshine, temps around 50° and S-SE breezes at 5-10mph.  Tonight... some clouds in the sky giving way to cloudy skies, temps in the low-mid 40s with South winds at 15-25mph.  Tomorrow... rainy and windy with temps in the mid-upper 50s.  Expect a miserable day with S-SW winds at 20-30mph and wind-driven rain.  Sunday... partly sunny, temps in the low-mid 40s and much calmer winds.
High Tide: 3:17PM
Low Tide: 9:08AM
Ocean Temp: 52°
Sunrise: 6:59AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,851,189
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,161
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,283
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329

Thursday, December 1, 2022

December's In The House

Holly Beach Park - Wildwood's First Schoolhouse 
Mornin'!  Welcome December!  We're in it now!  It's 39° with a windchill of 31°.  It's bright and sunny with winds out of the W-NW at 20-25mph+gusting.  It'll be sunny and windy today to kick off this month which brings us the Winter Solstice (12/21/22).  Today's temps... 43° feeling like 34° due to the W-NW winds at 20-30mph.  These blustery winds as of late will finally simmer down later this afternoon... NW at 10-15mph. Tonight... clear, starlit skies, temps around 31° feeling the low 20s with NW breezes at 5-10mph.  Tomorrow... more sunshine, high near 50° and Southerly winds at 5-10mph.  As for this upcoming first weekend in December... Saturday looks like rain and wind from early morning until late afternoon with mild temps (60°) and Sunday looks like partly sunny, much calmer in the wind department and high of 43°.  
High Tide: 2:17PM
Low Tide: 8:34PM
Ocean Temp: 53°
Sunrise: 6:58AM
Sunset: 4:39PM
Corona Virus Cases in NJ: 2,848,609
Corona Virus Deaths in NJ: 36,145
Corona Virus Cases in CMC: 28,253
Corona Virus Deaths in CMC: 329