Chance For Showers, Storms Before Skies Brighten For Sunday Chance For Showers, Storms Before Skies Brighten For Sunday
Chance For Showers, Storms Before Skies Brighten For Sunday The next-to-last weekend of the summer will start off with a chance for showers and storms before things brighten up. It won't be the best day for outdoor plans on Saturday, Sept. 14 as cloudy skies, scattered showers and cooler temperatures are expected through the day.  Temperatures will be comfortable in the low 70s with low humidity.  The shower chance starts around 3 p.m., with showers becoming likely after 8 p.m., with the possibility for storms. A big change comes on Sunday, Sept. 15, which will be mostly sunny with more humidity and a high temperature in the upper 70s. …
TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships
TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships With temperatures expected to creep up to 92 degrees by Monday, a trip to the pool is feeling more and more like a necessity. Here is a list of Bergen County pools that offer non-resident memberships. Most rates vary, click hyperlinks for details. BOGOTA Swim Club: Child $10, adult $15. Summer memberships are available to Bergen County residents. Family of four is $650. DEMAREST Swim Club: Family membership is $794 for non-resident family memberships. FAIR LAWN Memorial Pool: Family membership is $325 for non-resident family memberships. GLEN ROCK Pool: Lap-swimming membe…
New York Times Cites Southold For Its Vineyards, Tranquil Beaches New York Times Cites Southold For Its Vineyards, Tranquil Beaches
New York Times Cites Southold For Its Vineyards, Tranquil Beaches A new story in the New York Times is shining the spotlight on the hamlet of Southold for its vineyards and beaches. Southold, a 10.5-square-mile hamlet on the North Fork of Long Island, is known for its scenic views, tranquil beaches and abundance of outdoor activity options. The area is being increasingly targeted by retirees looking to stay close to their families while enjoying all that the high-end suburban neighborhood has to offer. Remember, the hamlet of Southold differs from the town of Southhold. The town includes the smaller hamlet but covers a larger area of land between Riverhea…
Storms With Locally Heavy Downpours Will Disrupt Outdoor Plans For Father's Day Storms With Locally Heavy Downpours Will Disrupt Outdoor Plans For Father's Day
Storms With Locally Heavy Downpours Will Disrupt Outdoor Plans For Father's Day Planning outdoor activities for Father's Day? Then you may want to have a Plan B. First, the good news. It won't be a total weekend washout by any means. Saturday, June 15 will be just perfect for those looking to spend time outside with a mix of sun and clouds and a high temperature near 80 degrees. Clouds will overspread the area Saturday evening with showers moving in overnight as a slow-moving cold front arrives. Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 70s.  There will be spotty showers during the morning hours with a cha…
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend There's a big change coming following the first dry weekend of the spring. Here's what to expect, and when: Sunday, June 9: Mostly sunny skies will fade behind thickening clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high in the mid 70s inland and low 70s along the coast. (See second image above.) There will be a calm breeze with winds between 5 to 8 mph. If you're heading to the beach, there will be a moderate risk of rip current development. Remember to heed the advice of local beach patrol and flag warning systems and swim near a lifeguard. Monday, June 10:&…
Montclair Residents Raising Funds For Memorial To 7-Year-Old Ballplayer Montclair Residents Raising Funds For Memorial To 7-Year-Old Ballplayer
Montclair Residents Raising Funds For Memorial To 7-Year-Old Ballplayer A GoFundMe campaign has been started to honor the memory of an avid Montclair baseball player who drowned in a swimming pool over the summer.  Terry Demming, 7, played baseball for the Montclair Bulldogs and was known for a "high-spirited love of sports and the outdoors," the fundraiser's organizer said.   To honor the memory of the young athlete, the GoFundMe campaign is raising money to install a bench near the Glenfield Park diamond to "give family, friends, and all visitors a spot to connect in a place where he experienced great joy - fitting for an exuberant boy" who eas…
Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester
Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester April showers bring May flowers. And the return of Bicycle Sundays to Westchester. The Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks announced that Bicycle Sundays will begin on Sunday, May 5, when a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for cyclists. Each year since 1974, more than 60,000 participants have biked, walked and jogged on a 13.1-mile loop of the parkway from White Plains to Yonkers. The roadway will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for several weeks in May, June and September. No Bicycle Sundays are offered in July or August. Bicycle Sundays …
This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY
This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY A Hudson Valley hamlet is among the most desirable places to live in upstate New York, according to a brand new report released this week. NewYorkUpstate.com compiled data from community research site niche.com to rank every community in America, determining the best places to live, including a locale in the Hudson Valley. According to the study, Niche uses more than a dozen key "grades" to each community in its ranking using data from sources such as the U.S. Census, National Parks Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies. Those “g…
Dangerous Heat: Temperature, Humidity Will Combine To Make It Feel As High As 110 Degrees Dangerous Heat: Temperature, Humidity Will Combine To Make It Feel As High As 110 Degrees
Dangerous Heat: Temperature, Humidity Will Combine To Make It Feel As High As 110 Degrees High temperatures in the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday combined with high humidity will make it feel as high as 110 degrees in some parts of the area. (See image above.) A Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service will be in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29. A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. …
Find Out Where Fairfield Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live Find Out Where Fairfield Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live
Find Out Where Fairfield Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live New rankings confirm what you probably already think. Fairfield County is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Niche.com's 2018 Best Counties to Live in Connecticut rankings weighed such factors as crime rates, housing trends, the quality of local schools, employment statistics and local amenities. The No. 1-ranked county in the state is -- drum roll, please -- Fairfield County. It drew A rankings for good for families, outdoor activities and diversity and A- for public schools and nightlife and an A+ for health and fitness. To view the complete Niche rankings, click here.
July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News
July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News July 4th will be independent weather-wise in one way, but very similar to what we've seen the last five days in another. First, the good news. It will be a partly sunny day with just a chance of thunderstorms. The most likely time frame for any storms is from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday when there's a 30 percent chance. The evening should be storm-free, meaning fireworks celebrations and outdoor activities are not in any serious danger. Now, the not so good news. Yes, the heat wave will be technically over as the actual high temperature is expected to be around 85 degrees. (A heat wave …
Heat Wave Hits Day 4 With New Wrinkle; Will July 4th Be Stormy, Steamy? Heat Wave Hits Day 4 With New Wrinkle; Will July 4th Be Stormy, Steamy?
Heat Wave Hits Day 4 With New Wrinkle; Will July 4th Be Stormy, Steamy? The heat wave hits Day 4 a day before the Fourth of July, but there's a new wrinkle in Tuesday's forecast.Namely, thunderstorms. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories continue through 9 p.m. Tuesday for much of the region as heat index values are again expected to rise to between 99 and 105 degrees for inland areas. Morning fog will lift, followed by hazy sunshine and then thunderstorms. The storm chance starts at around 1 p.m. and continues through the evening. The storms will bring some relief from the oppressive humidity with the heat wave expected to end on Independence Day, with…