New York Weather Forecast: Elevated Fire Risk, Showers, and Weekend Disagreement - April 29, 2025

Tonight's Weather and Early Week Outlook

• 💨 Tonight, a front will move through, and for most, it will be uneventful, leading to clearing skies by morning.
• 🌬️ Expect a breezy morning on Wednesday, with winds calming down in the afternoon.
• 🌡️ Temperatures today reached unseasonably warm levels, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s in some interior areas.

Mid-Week and Weekend Forecast

• ☁️ Thursday will see an increase in clouds, with a chance for showers developing overnight due to a warm front.
• 🔥 An elevated fire danger is expected on Wednesday due to windy and dry conditions, a continuation from today.
• 🌸 The dry and windy weather will also exacerbate pollen issues as trees continue to pollinate.

Potential for Thunderstorms and Weekend Uncertainty

• ⚡ Friday is forecast to be warmer and more humid, with a possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
• 🌧️ Weekend models show significant disagreement: the European model predicts substantial rain (around two inches) for Saturday and into early next week, while the American model suggests less than half an inch.
• ☀️ Saturday afternoon is expected to have sunshine, with potential for lingering showers on Sunday and uncertain conditions for Monday and Tuesday, with highs around 70 degrees.