New York Weather: Rain Expected End of Week After Pleasant Start

Pleasant Weather Continues

• ☀️ The Tri-State Area is experiencing a beautiful summer-to-fall transition with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be near average for the next couple of days, with highs in the upper 70s.
• 💨 Low humidity and comfortable air are predicted, making for pleasant evenings.

Summer Recap

• 📊 Meteorologically, summer was near average for temperatures, ranking as the 38th warmest on record.
• 💧 However, rainfall was significantly below average, making it the 31st driest summer on record with 8.70 inches of precipitation in Central Park.

Weekend Rain Forecast

• 🌧️ Rain is possible at the end of the week, with chances increasing Thursday night and into Friday.
• ⚠️ A moderate rip current risk is present at area beaches.
• 🥶 A noticeable shift to fall-like temperatures is expected by the following Monday, with morning lows potentially in the 40s and 50s.

Upcoming Seasonal Changes

• 🍂 While fall officially begins soon, the weather will soon feel like it, with cooler temperatures and the need for jackets.
• 🎃 Decorations can start to come out, but it's still a bit early for pumpkin carving.