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  • Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network

    Discover how community observers are making a difference in weather forecasting and drought monitoring in New Jersey. Learn about their vital role in America’s largest volunteer weather network, CoCoRaHS, and find out how you can join this impactful initiative. Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • What is the winter outlook?

    It hasn’t felt like it lately, but winter is coming. With that comes the promise of bone-chilling cold, and yes, at least the talk of snow. After all, our earliest date for measurable snowfall at Atlantic City International Airport is Nov. 5. With that comes the always exciting winter outlook. Interest in the winter ahead…

  • Seasonable and crisp Monday in New Jersey as dry spell reaches 27 days

    Temperatures bottom out Monday but then rise through Halloween. Highs will jump into the 70s come Tuesday. Halloween will be one of the warmest on record. Seasonable and crisp Monday in New Jersey as dry spell reaches 27 days

  • What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey?

    What’s the worst case hurricane scenario for NJ? A category 3. There’s a 1.5-1.7% chance of that happening on any given year. Here’s what the storm surge would look like if that happened. What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey? – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts

    Winter is coming. The show “Game of Thrones” made that line famous in its season premiere in 2011. Learn more about extreme cold alerts from the National Weather Service in my latest Shore Local Magazine column. National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • News 12 Connecticut Weather Forecast for Sept. 30, 2024

    I filled in for News 12 Connecticut on Monday. Like NJ, the dry September has brought parts of the Nutmeg State close to drought. It doesn’t look like any big downpours will come soon. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2024 News 12 CT Weather Forecast

    Anchor Roxanne Evans and I always like seeing each other! We get along well. Hopefully, it shows with our News 12 CT weather forecast. We talk what about what to look forward to in October, climate wise, and if much needed rain will come to the state. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning in effect for parts of the state through Wednesday evening

    High temperatures and the possibility of storms will impact Wednesday. Read more here: HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning in effect for parts of the state through Wednesday evening (news12.com) Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • Why is the Jersey Shore foggy on this sultry summer weekend? Joe Martucci explains on News 12

    Despite the heat, fog covered the beach in Atlantic City Saturday, and it should happen again Sunday. I explained to Dara Brown the meteorology behind it and forecasted a super busy weather day in NJ. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • Hurricane Ernesto’s Friday update for NYC this weekend | Joe Martucci reports

    Footage from News 12 Brooklyn on Friday, August 16, 2024. Kristie Reeter is the anchor for the newscast. Follow me: www.linktree.com/joemartwx Email joemartuccillc@yahoo.com for advertising opprotunities.

  • A “daytime fireball” streaked across NJ Tuesday: Joe Martucci’s 7/16/2024 evening weather forecast

    The American Meteor Society website shows more than a dozen unconfirmed fireball reports across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Turns out, these were 29 miles above the Statue of Liberty before it disintegrated. It was all part of a very busy weather day at News 12 New Jersey. Triple digit heat, severe weather, a…

  • 🎙️Six things to know about Meteorologist Joe Martucci

    You asked, I answered! Here are 6️⃣ of your questions about me from last week’s Facebook post. What do ya think? Find more: www.linktree.com/joemartwx

  • Coastal flooding explained

    The five causes of ‘sunny day flooding’ By Meteorologist Joe Martucci Every time there’s “sunny day flooding,” many ask how. That’s this week’s topic in my Shore Local Newsmagazine column. Coastal flooding explained – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • Look for early fall foliage this autumn

    Mark your calendars earlier than usual to explore peak fall foliage across the southern half of the state, according to an interview I did with the New Jersey Forest Service. Check out my latest article on fall foliage for Shore Local Magazine Look for early fall foliage this autumn – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • Summer 2024: Hot start, seasonable finish

    Summer 2024 Near record hot June Seasonable end to summer Cold ocean Pretty humid Read about Jersey Shore’s summer that was on my latest Shore Local column! Summer 2024: Hot start, seasonable finish – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • What are the best weather apps to use?

    I get some version of “what’s the best weather app to use” once a week. So here’s your full guide to the 5 best weather apps for NJ weather from Shore Local. Please share! What are the best weather apps to use? – Shore Local Newsmagazine

  • Summing up this summer’s weather

    The final grade point average for the Shore Summer Weekend Weather Report Card is here! Summer 2024 would be a pretty good student at Ocean City High School behind me. It was an odd summer. The first half of summer graded better than the second half. Plus, for the first time since starting this in…

  • What’s going on with hurricane season?

    2024 is still more active than a typical hurricane season. Don’t get me wrong. However, it just hasn’t been as active as thought this late in the year. I explain in my latest Shore Local column! https://shorelocalnews.com/whats-going-on-with-hurricane-season/

  • It’s the Jersey Shore’s driest time of the year; enjoy it

    It’s the Jersey Shore’s driest time of the year, on average. Enjoy it. (Free to read!) https://shorelocalnews.com/its-the-jersey-shores-driest-time-of-the-year-enjoy-it/

  • Why is New Jersey seeing the Northern Lights this year?

    WHY SO MANY NORTHERN LIGHTS IN NJ? The pictures came flooding on Sunday night and Monday morning. Again, it was the Northern Lights, making their awe-inspiring presence known at the Jersey Shore. It’s the second time this year we saw them. Sometimes we goes years without seeing the pink and purple hues. I explain what’s…

  • Is this the most humid summer on record?

    Is 2024 the most humid on record so far? Depending on how you look at the data, it’s pretty darn close. That’s my latest Shore Local article topic this week https://shorelocalnews.com/is-this-the-most-humid-summer-on-record/