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Friday, August 17, 2012

BeachCast: A Potential Damp Start With a Nice Finish

According to Phillyweather.net, the latter half of the weekend should be better than the first.

The weekend starts on a soggy note around the region with a cool front approaching Friday afternoon. This front will take the better part of Friday night into Saturday to pass through the region and off the coast. Saturday’s weather is not shaping up as the most ideal, especially early in the day across New Jersey, but should gradually improve as we work into the afternoon thanks to a push of dry air advancing east in the wake of the front.    Rainfall could be heavy at times Friday night and early Saturday, with the potential for a couple of inches of rain in some locations. Showers and storms could be around in the early portions of the day along the coastline, perhaps lingering into the afternoon hours. It may take until late Saturday …

Friday, August 10, 2012

BeachCast: Second Half of Weekend Looks Great

Storms loom for late Friday and Saturday morning, but the sun should come out on Sunday.

The weekend starts on a soggy note, as a cool front approaches the region on Friday afternoon. This front will take the better part of Friday night into Saturday to pass through the area and head off the coast. Saturday’s weather is not shaping up as the most ideal (especially early in the day across New Jersey), but should gradually improve as we work into the afternoon, thanks to dry air advancing east in the wake of the front. Rainfall could be heavy at times Friday night and early Saturday, with the potential for a couple of inches of rain in some locations.  Showers and storms could be around early Saturday along the coastline, perhaps lingering into the afternoon hours. It may take until late Saturday afternoon for decent weather to …

Saturday, August 4, 2012

House and Home - Making a Day at the Beach Even Better

Check out these great ideas for preserving family beach vacation memories, comfortably removing sand and more!

What could be better than a day at the beach? If you’re sitting at home or in the office, it’s hard to imagine anything more lovely than a family beach vacation. But what if you could tune up your beach trip and make it more fun, more comfortable and more memorable? Try these great family beach vacation ideas – and find many more – from Pinterest.com. Footprints in the sand – Permanently capture sandy little hand- and footprints and bring home keepsake souvenirs to memorialize this trip. All you need, besides the sand, is a bucket, some plaster of Paris, water and twine or rope. Make footprints in the sand, really wiggle down in there to leave significantly deep impressions of your feet. Whip up the mixture according to the package …

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Are You Ready for the Jersey Shore?

Check out Patch's comprehensive beach guide to plan your summer fun.

With the summer season fast approaching, it's time to get ready for the best time of the year: beach season! Wondering how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious on where to park, if your dog is allowed on the boards, if you have to head back to the car for food and drink? All the answers are right here. Just click on the beach names below or on the right for full information for many of the Jersey Shore's beaches.   Ocean City "America's Greatest Family Resort" features eight miles of beaches and a boardwalk packed with shops and amusements. Discounted seasonal beach tags are on sale now and cost $20 if purchased by May 31. On June 1, the price goes up to $25. Weekly beach tags are $10, and daily beach tags cost $…

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