Tag: climate
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Goodbye hurricane season, hello… drought? | November 2025 Monthly Weather Roundup
Joe Martucci and NJ State Climatologist Dr. Dave Robinson recap November 2025: near-average temperatures, very dry conditions (only ~2″ of rain), the end of a U.S.-landfall-free hurricane season, scattered early flurries, a disturbed polar vortex, and growing drought concerns heading into winter. Recap the month of weather that was. It’s all Jersey, with two of…
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Feels like it’s windier in New Jersey lately? Well…
At the start of this month, I went to Sea Isle City to give a talk to the Garden Club. The group of ladies was nice, and one of them asked me a question that was a lot like this one. “Has it been windier weather at the Jersey Shore lately?” Sea Isle City isn’t…
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Historic 1st Snows at Jersey Shore: Facts and Figures
The first snow of the season at the Jersey Shore is usually something to smile about. It’s light and fun. Maybe just a few flakes in the air or a quick snow shower that melts fast. It makes you think of cozy things: a warm fire, snow on the sand at the beach, or a…
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You’ll want to watch my series on climate change in New Jersey
Occasionally, while I’m doing a public talk, I’ll be asked “What are your thoughts on climate change, Joe?” And, usually, I’ll respond with something like “I’m not here to tell you my thoughts on climate change. Let me tell you what’s going on.” Climate change is not a religion. You don’t believe in it or…
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It’s Spring Break: How far south should you go?
This article initially appeared in Shore Local Magazine on March 13. You can see it here. The clocks have turned forward an hour, the buds are on the trees and now, it’s time to pack up and get a glimpse of summer, away from New Jersey. It’s spring break season. That may mean a cruise,…