Take Caution...Unsettled Weather Up Ahead

Mornin'! It's 73° in Wildwood NJ.  It's cloudy and still.  We've just had a couple hours of thunder boomers and some heavy winds in the early morning dark hours.  No major downpours or rains...just those noisy, dark, ominous clouds which are now out to sea for now but this unsettled, stormy weather isn't over yet.  We've got some thunderstorms on the menu for both today and tonight. There's an 80% chance of rain developing along with thunderstorms throughout the day and evening. Temps will be up in the mid-upper 80s as the doppler will be of major significance today to keep an eye on those (some severe) storms.  Winds will be out of the W-SW at 15-20mph.  Tonight...more thunderstorms (some severe) on tap with winds maintaining the W-SW direction and temps down to the mid 70s.  Tides are still going to be higher than normal with that amazing full moon (last night) and rainfall (depending on how much pours down).  Tomorrow...much like yesterday...lovely.
High tide:9:24a.m.
Low tide:3:13p.m.
Ocean temp:66°
Sunset:8:30p.m.

Longest Day of The Year!

Mornin'!  It's 69° in Wildwood NJ.  Happy Summer!  It's hard to believe it's here again!  Time flies when you're having fun.  It'll be a summery beauty today as temps get into the low-mid 80s with abundant sunshine and light breezes (S-SE 5-9mph).  Tonight...some clouds will filter in as temps go back down into the low 70's and breezes will be out of the S-SW at 17-23mph.  Looks like rain tomorrow.  Today's full moon falls on the summer solstice. We'll not only have much higher tides but the bright Full Moon (Strawberry Moon) will be shining while the bright sun will be shining. Data shows that this rare occurrence has happened only about 7 times since June 20th 1796.
High tide:8:45a.m
Low tide:2:32p.m.
Ocean temp:66°
Sunset:8:30p.m.
Moonrise:8:30p.m.
UV index:10 (High)
Rip Currents:Low

Happy Father's Day!

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  Happy Father's Day to all the father's out there this one's for you and expecially my husband who's one of the best dads ever!
 Like I mentioned yesterday, I ordered up perfect Father's Day weather this weekend for you all.  It'll be another pleasant day down the shore with plenty of sunshine and warm temps (low 80's) and light breezes (W-NW at 7-9mph).  Tonight...clear and mild with temps down into the mid 60s and breezes picking up just a bit from the South at 15-20mph.  Perfect sleeping weather.  The Spring is coming to an end today as tomorrow begins the 2016 Summer season with the Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year). Tomorrow by the way is a repeat of today as for the weather.
High tides:8:05a.m and 8:20p.m.
Low tide:1:48p.m.
Ocean temp:66°
Sunset:8:29p.m.
Moonrise (almost Full):7:40p.m.
Rip Current: Moderate Risk...implies that anyone going into the ocean should check with lifeguards before hitting the drink and swim within sight of the life guard.  Never swim alone or at night.
UV Index: 10 (Protect yourself against the sun and takes steps to prevent sun exposure.  Beachgoers should note that the sand and ocean reflect the UV and double your exposer...It's sunburn weather!
Last but not least...just a reminder to be aware of your trash and clean up after yourself.  Never leave trash lying on the beach and better yet...pick up the trash the thoughtless folk left there.
Enjoy your day Dads!

Last Weekend Of Spring!

Mornin'! Happy Father's Day Weekend! I've ordered up a perfect weekend for you Dads out there!  It's 59° in Wildwood.  It's on the chilly side with Ms Sun pouring down.  Not much in the line of breezes (NE 5-6mph).  It's another fragrant morn with the marsh aroma covering the island. The island's birds sound happy.  It'll be a lovely weekend morning  to close out Spring.  The Summer Solstice is upon us (Monday 6/20) along with the Full Moon which is a rare event as the Full Moon rising with the first day of Summer hasn't occurred for nearly 70 years.  Ms Sun's checked in for a few days (at least until Tuesday morning).  Breezes will be light out of E-SE at 5-10mph. Tonight...mid-60s with clear moonlit skies and breezes out of the South at 5-10mph. Tomorrow...much of the same but just a smidgen warmer.
High Tide (higher and lower than usual):7:22a.m. and 7:42p.m.
Low Tide:1:05p.m.
Ocean Temp:64°
Sunset:8:30p.m.
Moonrise:6:47p.m.

Perfection is heading our way!

Mornin'!  It's 63° in Wildwood NJ.  We're under cloud cover with breezes out of the E-NE 15-20mph.  Everything's wet from last night's rain showers.  Feels nice outside...cool with a tropical feel.  Smells nice outside too...fishy...you know that ol' "marsh fragrance".  Gotta love that (although some don't which always makes me wonder why they're here saying "pew, do you smell that?"). It'll be 60/40 today as rain showers are on the menu for this morning (60% chance) with breezes out of the E-NE at 18-26mph.  By mid-day, clearing will begin as Ms Sun's going to do all she can to peek through this thick cloud cover.  Temps will be in the low 70s.  By tonight...it'll be mostly clear with some leftover clouds in the mix as breezes will be out of the East at 15-22mph as temps drop back into the low 60s.  Saturday, Sunday and Monday...sunny, blue skies, mid-70s, light breezes...perfection!  3 more days until the Full Moon...and in the words of Debbie Harry..."The Tide is High".
High tide:6:36a.m. and 7:02p.m.
Low tide:12:22p.m.
Ocean temp:66°
Sunset:8:29p.m.

Gray Thursday

Mornin'!  It's 65° in Wildwood NJ.  It's cloudy and breezy (E-NE at 10-20mph).  Looks like a gray day as the cloud cover isn't going anywhere.  There's a 70% chance of occasional rain showers up ahead today.  Some of these showers could be heavy downpours too. Temps will get into the low 70s and breezes will be out of the East at 12-15mph.  Tonight...mix of clouds and with some clearing skies. Clouds filter back in and cover us with a 70% chance of showers developing after midnight as temps drop back into the low-mid 60s and breezes will be out of the East at 15-25mph.  It looks like we could wake to showers Friday morning as this weather pattern gets all the moisture out of its system preparing the island for a very pleasant weekend!
High tide:6:18p.m.
Low tide:11:38a.m.
Ocean temp:64°
Sunset:8:29p.m.
Summer:4 days
Full Moon:4 days

Hump Day Mix

Mornin'!  It's 62° in Wildwood NJ.  Ms Sun's up and shining brightly.  No breezes to note...it's completely still and quiet outside (except for the seagulls).  It'll be a partly sunny / partly cloudy day as those stray clouds will check in later today with a 20% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm possible.  Temps will be in the low 70s with breezes out of the SW at 5-7mph.  Later this early evening...considerable cloudiness with a 70% chance of showers as breezes switch from the East at 13-14mph and temps drop back down into the low 60s.  Tomorrow could be a washout from the looks of things. The weekend...A-OK and near perfect!
High tide:5:30p.m.
Low tide:10:55a.m.
Ocean temp:67°
Sunset:8:28p.m.