New York Weather: Sunny Weekend Ahead, Followed by Dangerous Heatwave

Pleasant End to Spring and Start to Summer

• ☀️ The storms from the previous night have passed, leaving a pleasant night with clear skies and temperatures around 70°.
• 💨 Friday will be a beautiful day with lower humidity, cooler temperatures, and abundant sunshine, topping out at 84°.
• 🏖️ While the weekend looks mostly dry and fabulous, there is a high risk of rip currents on south-facing beaches.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🗓️ Saturday will be dry, bright, and beautiful with highs around 87°, marking the first weekend of summer.
• 📈 Humidity levels will begin to climb on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 91°.

Approaching Heatwave

• ⚠️ A significant heatwave is expected to begin Monday, lasting at least four days, with real feel temperatures potentially reaching the triple digits.
• 🌡️ A heat dome will build, causing high pressure to trap heat and humidity, leading to dangerous conditions.
• 🥵 Monday's real feel temperatures are forecast to be 105° in the city, 109° in Islip, 102° in Bridgeport, and 95° in Poughkeepsie.
• 🔥 The extreme heat and humidity are expected to continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, with Monday and Tuesday being the most extreme days.
• ⚠️ This dangerous heat, especially with high humidity, requires preparedness.