NYC Forecast: Unsettled through Friday, Warmer weekend

Highlights: Unsettled weather is expected through Friday, with periods of showers and storms. Warmer weather is likely by this weekend, and above normal temperatures will persist into next week.

QuickCast

This afternoon: Showers from this morning will give way to partly cloudy skies. High temperatures are likely to reach into the lower 80’s across the region with light northeast winds.

Tonight: Unsettled weather is likely to continue, with periods of showers and storms likely. Weather hazards are expected to be limited, but a few areas of heavier rain are possible. Thunderstorms could produce localized flooding in some areas. Low temperatures will into the upper 60’s and lower 70’s.

Friday (8/7): Expect unsettled conditions to continue. On and off periods of showers are expected throughout the area. A few thunderstorms are also possible. Highs near 80.

Saturday (8/8): Showers may linger through the morning, but improving weather is expected for the bulk of the day. Partly cloudy skies are expected with highs in the lower 80’s.

Extended Forecast Discussion

By next week, temperatures are expected to trend warmer throughout the area. Most forecast models agree that a ridge of high pressure will develop across the Central and Eastern United States. This will help advect warmer than normal air towards the region.

A few areas of showers and thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday, but the main focus of the forecast will be the warmth. Ensemble data suggests that over a 5 day period, temperatures could average several degrees above normal.

In the longer range, hazardous weather impacts currently appear rather limited. Tropical activity looks to take a brief hiatus, before returning later in the season. The potential for widespread severe thunderstorm events also appears limited.

After this past week, this is much welcomed news. We could all use a bit of a break!