New York Weather Forecast: Sunny Thursday, Cooler Weekend with Rain Chances

Thursday's Haze and Heat

• 🌫️ Thursday will be hotter than today, with a high of 88°F in the city and potentially higher elsewhere, but will also feature a layer of haze.
• ⚠️ An air quality alert will be in effect from midnight tonight through midnight tomorrow due to smoke from Canada, potentially reaching a reading of 105.
• 🌡️ High temperatures today were 80°F in the city, 86°F in Toms River, and 78°F in the Hamptons.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 📉 The weekend is expected to bring cooler temperatures with a chance of rain on both Saturday and Sunday.
• ☀️ Saturday is anticipated to be slightly better than Sunday, with potential breaks in the clouds and some clearing, reaching a high of 75°F.
• ☁️ Sunday, Father's Day, will be cooler with a high of 71°F, possibly reaching the upper 60s in some areas, and is expected to be more unsettled with less clearing.

Rain Chances and Totals

• 🌧️ While there's a chance of rain on both Saturday and Sunday, neither day is expected to be a complete washout.
• ⚡ Isolated rain cells are possible on Thursday evening, but most areas will not see significant precipitation.
• 🌦️ Friday will start with a slight chance of rain, followed by a cloudy afternoon and another chance of rain later.
• 💧 The combined rain total for Saturday and Sunday is estimated to be between a quarter and half an inch.

Specific Temperature Readings

• 📈 Tomorrow's heat will bring highs of 90°F in Paripity, 91°F in Edison, and 92°F in Toms River, with the city reaching 88°F.
• 🥶 Sunday's cooler temperatures will see highs around 69°F in Middletown and Hempstead, and 66°F in Toms River.
• 💨 Friday's high temperature is expected to be around 81°F.