Entries by John Homenuk

PM Update: Heat continues, brief respite expected this weekend

The Heat Index reached well over 90 F in the NYC Metro Area again today, and the temperature reached over 90 F for the 20th time this season in Central Park. It was another oppressive day, and the weather pattern that has been providing those temperatures is expected to continue for the next few days. […]

The Tropical Atlantic is awake: Latest on Gordon and Florence

Happy Labor Day, friends! We hope you are able to enjoy it with family and friends. As expected for quite some time, the tropical Atlantic has emerged out of its slumber as we move into the early part of September. Long range forecast models and the synoptic pattern progression in the atmosphere did a great […]

Weekend Outlook: A brief respite from anomalous heat

Cloudy, drizzly, and cool weather has taken over today throughout the Mid Atlantic and Northeast states, with the exception of far northern New England. The cooler weather comes as a welcomed break from oppressive heat and humidity, which to this point has become a steady feature in the areas weather during the second half of […]

You just experienced one of NYC’s most humid summers ever

Meteorological Autumn is set to begin in just a few short days on September 1st. As we wrap up meteorological summer here in NYC, it is hard not to consider feeling like we have sweat through our shirts every day since June. The crazy thing is – such a thought wouldn’t really be an exaggeration. This […]