We saw a report on TV of then-Governor Christie warning us to take the storm seriously. I believe his quote was, "we're not risking the lives of first responders to save some idiot's ass because he chose not to leave." Say what you will, but he spoke my language.
While neither Hurricane Franklin nor Tropical Storm Idalia are expected to have serious direct impacts in New Jersey, they may still affect our surf and/or sky.
Friday is a big transition day, as a cold front sweeps out humidity and unsettled weather, leaving New Jersey with a fantastic weekend weather forecast.
Rising ocean surface temperatures have prompted NOAA to increase its 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season expectations to include an 'above average' number of storms.