RED BANK: A HARD RAIN’S GONNA FALL

CEO Adam Philipson led a hard-hat-wearing contingent on tour of new facilities under construction at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank Thursday. Opening dates for the expansion are still under wraps.

Meantime, while rigid headwear may not be needed, a hard rain’s gonna fall on Greater Red Bank Green Saturday. Up to two inches is expected, along with strong winds, before sunshine returns Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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January 24, 2020 - 5:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WEEK BEGINS WITH SUNSHINE

A wet snow fell on the Greater Red Bank Green Saturday, but nearly all of the slight accumulation vanished as temperatures rose into the 40s Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday’s outlook is for sunshine and temperatures peaking in the low 30s, and there’s lots of sunshine expected in coming days. Check out the forecast below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

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January 20, 2020 - 6:20 am | Comments ()

FAIR HAVEN: SIGNS OF WINTER SCENE HERE

As he does with each change of season, artist Jim Fitzmaurice of Rumson created a mural on the side of Fair Haven Hardware in Fair Haven Thursday afternoon. His latest tableau depicts ice skaters on a pond surrounded by snow.

Nature is expected to deliver its own version of winter to the Greater Red Bank Green in coming days. Though freezing temperatures Friday are unlikely to produce much ice on local waters, the area could get a bit of snow and sleet Saturday.

Here’s the extended forecast. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

January 17, 2020 - 6:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: THIS WEEK’S WEATHER FORECAST

The Greater Red Bank Green awoke to a light coating of snow Monday morning, the first of 2020.

The area could see another dusting Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Meantime, Monday’s outlook includes a gradual return of the sun and peak temperatures in the mid-40s.

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January 6, 2020 - 7:10 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: GUSTY WIND-DOWN TO 2019

Winding down 2019, the Greater Red Bank Green is in for a wet and windy Monday, according to the National Weather Service. But while the gusts will linger, the rain should end in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations Tuesday night.

Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS image. Click to enlarge.)

December 30, 2019 - 6:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SNOW ACCUMULATION UNLIKELY

While the northwest portion of New Jersey may get a taste of wintry weather Monday and Tuesday, the Greater Green is likely to see little effect, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow and rain may fall Monday night, but with little or no accumulation in the outlook. Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS graphic. Click to enlarge.)

December 16, 2019 - 5:40 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: CLOUDS AND RAIN IN FORECAST

The Greater Red Bank Green won’t see much sun before Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds and rain dominate the forecast. Check out the details below. (NWS graphic. Click to enlarge.

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December 13, 2019 - 6:25 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: INCH OR SO OF SNOW FORECAST

The second snowfall of the season was underway before dawn Wednesday, but expected to end by midmorning on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to the National Weather Service.

An inch of accumulation was forecast, though with temperatures heading into the high 30s, it was not expected to have a considerable impact. Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS image. Click to enlarge.) Read More »

December 11, 2019 - 5:35 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: FAUX SNOW GIVES WAY TO RAIN

Faux snow in a walk-in globe and an artificial-ice skating rink turned a block of downtown Red Bank into a winter wonderland for kids Sunday afternoon.

The nip in the air and the wintry mood, however, will be washed away Monday. Expect rain through most of the day, with temperatures peaking in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service.

The wet conditions are forecast to continue through Wednesday. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

December 9, 2019 - 7:45 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SNOW DOG SETS THE PACE

Enjoying the first snowfall of the season, Jack Monroe of Red Bank had his hands full walking his dog, Finn, through the parking lot at Tower Hill Church Tuesday morning.

“He’s loving it,” said Monroe. “A half-hour walking is taking an hour because he keeps laying down in the snow.”

Finn won’t have long to enjoy it. With temperatures heading into the low 40s, by late afternoon, the snow was melting fast. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

December 3, 2019 - 11:50 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: STORM WATCHER

Recently returned for its second visit, a giant inflatable elf was in its native element as snow fell on downtown Red Bank Monday.

The 12-foot-tall Santa’s helper is perched atop the vacant former bank building at 55 Broad Street, owned by developer Saxum Real Estate. During the holiday season, the elf will “mysteriously move” among Saxum’s properties around New Jersey, the firm said in a press release.

On Tuesday, the elf will get to watch the two or three inches of accumulated snow melt away, as sunshine returns and temperatures peak in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

December 3, 2019 - 5:51 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: NO-PARKING ALERT ISSUED

Snow falling on Prospect Avenue in Red Bank Monday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

With up to four inches expected to fall overnight, Red Bank officials issued an alert Monday afternoon reminding residents to move their cars off all streets.

December 2, 2019 - 5:00 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: WINTER STORM IN FORECAST

A winter storm that’s expected to begin Monday and continue overnight could have modest effect on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to the National Weather Service.

Expect morning rain turning to sleet in the afternoon, with snow mixing in starting around 3 p.m. Overnight, the storm is expected to leave between one to four inches locally and end around 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Areas to the immediate west and north, however, will see heavier accumulations, with possible impacts on transportation.

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December 2, 2019 - 6:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: CHRISTMAS COLOR IN AUTUMN

Getting a jump on the Christmas season, Kristin Middleton of Ani Art Academy and a dozen other artists with Creative Red Bank painted holiday imagery on 48 downtown store windows over the weekend.

Weatherwise, seasonally cool autumn conditions prevail this week, starting with clouds and light rain Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Check out the extended forecast and additional photos below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

November 18, 2019 - 7:11 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

Chilly mornings on the Greater Red Bank appear to be the norm as we reach the midpoint of November. And while we’ll see peak daytime temperatures slightly above 50 degrees Friday, they’ll top out below 40 degrees on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

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November 15, 2019 - 7:25 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WINDY START FOR NOVEMBER

A gray afternoon provided an appropriate autumn setting for Halloween trick-or-treating in downtown Red Bank Thursday.

Then came powerful winds overnight, leaving multiple power outages on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to JCP&L’s outage map. A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service warned of wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour until noon Friday.

Wind aside, we’ll also see something that’s been missing in recent days: sunshine. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

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November 1, 2019 - 7:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WALKING WEATHER

Rain forced a one-week postponement of the Red Bank Halloween parade Sunday. But the 39th annual Red Bank Crop Walk drew hundreds of participants who completed a five-mile circuit that began and ended at Red Bank Regional High.

Monday’s weather looks to be ideal for those who can get out for a stroll, according to the National Weather Service. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

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October 21, 2019 - 6:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: OUTLOOK FAVORABLE FOR EVENTS

Weather conditions appear favorable for a pair of Halloween-themed events in Red Bank, according to the National Weather Service.

The festivities begin 7 p.m. Friday at Count Basie Fields with a Halloween Egg Hunt. Clear skies and cool temperatures are expected.

Sunday’s parade, the 72nd annual, will assemble as it did last year at Irving Place at Arthur Place starting at 1 p.m., with a kickoff an hour later. As of Friday morning, the forecast called for a 40-percent chance of rain after 3 p.m., when the activities will be winding down.

The rain date for the parade is October 27; get alerts from the borough here or keep an eye on redbankgreen’s Facebook page. Meantime, check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) Read More »

October 18, 2019 - 7:20 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: HEAVY RAIN COMING WEDNESDAY

As much as two inches of rain may drench the Greater Red Bank Green Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

After a sunny Tuesday, with temperature peaking in the mid-60s, wind-driven rain is expected to arrive Wednesday afternoon. Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS graphic. Click to enlarge.)
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October 15, 2019 - 6:45 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: MID-WEEK SOAKING IN FORECAST

An otherwise mild week that begins with Columbus Day could be interrupted Wednesday by a good soaking. The area that includes the Greater Red Bank Green may get an inch or more from a storm that will also bring gusty winds Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

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October 14, 2019 - 7:32 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

An unidentified boater appeared to do some winterizing work on his sailboat in the Navesink River off Red Bank Thursday.

Seasonal weather will continue through the coming weekend on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to the National Weather Service. Expect lots of clouds Friday and Saturday, along with coastal flooding, and sunshine Sunday and Monday, Columbus Day.

Check out the extended forecast below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

October 11, 2019 - 6:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: CLOUDY WEEK AHEAD

The Greater Red Bank Green is in for a lot of gray in coming days, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday may bring showers starting after 1 p.m. And while the chance of rain remains at 50 percent or below from Tuesday onward, we’re not likely to see a great deal of sunshine before Sunday, NWS says.

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October 7, 2019 - 6:00 am | Comments ()

ON THE GREEN: WEEKEND WALKING WEATHER

An unidentified man walking a slackline strung between trees in Meadow Ridge Park in Rumson last Saturday.

The next few days should offer pleasant autumn strolling weather on the Greater Red Bank Green. According to the National Weather Service, we’ll see sunshine Friday, with temperatures expected to peak in the low 70s, and even more on Saturday, with highs only in the low 60s.

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October 4, 2019 - 6:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SUNNY STRETCH TO CONTINUE

The mild, sunny weather that’s ushered autumn 2019 onto the Greater Red Bank Green will continue through the coming weekend and well into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

That sets the stage for one of Red Bank’s biggest festivals, the Guinness Oysterfest, which gets its tenth annual staging Sunday. Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-70s when headliners Almost U2 and The Weeklings take the stages at the opposite ends of the municipal parking lot.

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September 27, 2019 - 7:00 am | Comments ()

ON THE GREEN: WEEKEND OUTLOOK, TWO WAYS

For weather geeks who enjoy turgid writing, today’s National Weather Service area forecast discussion is not to be missed, packed as it is with “crashing Rossby waves” and an “invasion of anomalously warm air.”

But for those who like it as clear and plain as Wednesday’s view of the Navesink River from the Fair Haven dock, well, check out the extended forecast below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) Read More »

September 13, 2019 - 7:30 am | Comments ()