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!

For up-to-date weather information:

• Live Tri-State Area radar
• Live Long Island radar
• Live NYC northern suburbs radar
• Live Jersey Shore radar
• Tri-State temperatures