Tag: Ocean County NJ
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Fire and Ice: Hot and Cold Temperatures on the Jersey Shore
Introduction Our weather station in the Bellcrest section of Toms River was born of humble beginnings, getting its start using various store-bought thermometers to record high and low temperatures, starting in March of 1978. Temperature records this early were quite sporadic, as we were still in school and did not get to record temperatures every…
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After coming in like a lion, April should become more springlike
The second half of March into the first few days of April have been more winterlike than springlike, with heavy rainfall and below normal temperatures. Since March 1st 2024, the Bellcrest section of Toms River has received nearly a foot of rain (11.80 inches), with the heavy rain continuing into the first four days of…
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Revisiting the Warmest 5 Day Period during March in Toms River, NJ
March 2024 appears as though it will end on a wet note, as yet another rainstorm brings heavy rain to the Jersey Shore Wednesday into Thursday. If the Bellcrest section of Toms River, NJ receives more than three-quarters of an inch of rain during that time, a new monthly rainfall record for the location will…
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Warmer Temperatures are expected for the end of February 2024
February 2024 saw much above normal temperatures for the first 12 days of the month in the Bellcrest section of Toms River, NJ. However, since that time, temperatures have been consistently colder, with many spots in the Jersey Shore receiving accumulating snowfall. After one more cold shot of air this upcoming weekend, temperatures will rebound,…