5.17 AM Zones Update: Record Heat Possible by Thursday, Cooler Weekend Weather
Happy Wednesday! As we’ve been discussing this week, a strong ridge will be bring very warm, summer-like temperatures over next few days. Today, mostly sunny skies are expected. 850mb temperatures between 16°C to 17°C with light southwest winds, will support temperatures rise into the mid-upper 80s, away from the coast this afternoon. Some typical hotspots like Newark,NJ may reach around 90. Sea-breezes are likely to develop by early this afternoon, along the coast, with only light southwest flow. This will keep much of Long Island, Coastal Connecticut and the New Jersey shore, from rising out the 70s or lower 80s.