NYC Scorches with Summer-like 80°F Heatwave This Weekend!
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NYC Scorches with Summer-like 80°F Heatwave This Weekend!

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Summary:

  • Summer-like heat hits NYC with highs in the low to mid 80s today!

  • Expect a strong southwesterly breeze gusting up to 35 mph.

  • Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly north and west of NYC.

  • Easter Sunday will be sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.

  • Check local radars for up-to-the-minute updates.

NYC Summer Heatwave Hits This Weekend!

Get ready for a surprise heatwave in NYC! Temperatures are soaring to the low to mid 80s today, feeling more like late June than mid-April. This unexpected warmth will be felt across most of the city, bringing a taste of summer.

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Windy and Potentially Stormy

Enjoy the warmth, but be prepared for a strong southwesterly breeze, gusting up to 35 mph. This, combined with the humidity, could trigger isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in and around NYC. The risk of severe weather remains low.

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Easter Sunday Outlook

A few light showers are possible tonight as a cold front passes. Easter Sunday will bring plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, making for a pleasant holiday despite the lingering breeze.

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Check Local Radars!

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