Your go-to guide for this week’s Northeast weather: warm days followed by a stormy surprise! Learn what to expect and how to prepare.

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This week in NYC, weather aficionados will witness a wild meteorological ride. From high UV indexes requiring ample sun protection to a dramatic cold front ushering sudden storms, the contrasts are stark. Each day brings its unique forecast, affecting everything from your wardrobe choices to your weekend plans. We cover temperate sunny days quickly followed by robust storms capable of causing localized flooding—stay ahead by staying informed! Clouds and rain are sweeping across northern New York, with Syracuse and Albany experiencing wet conditions. Light showers are visible around Buffalo, New York as well, contributing to a damp morning. In Pennsylvania, Scranton and its surroundings are seeing isolated rain showers beginning to develop. Elsewhere, Philadelphia and New York City are enjoying clear skies, providing a pleasant start to the day.
New York City this afternoon will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching a warm 86 degrees by 4 PM. Expect a gentle wind coming from the west at 9 miles per hour. By 6 PM, temperatures will ease slightly to 84 degrees with winds shifting to 8 miles per hour. As we approach 8 PM, temperatures will cool to 80 degrees with winds coming from the west-northwest at 5 miles per hour.
Today in the Northeast, we’re seeing some warm temperatures across the region. Boston reaches a high of 83 degrees, while New York City hits 86. Philadelphia is also feeling the heat with a high of 85 degrees. Slightly cooler to the north, Syracuse and Buffalo see highs of 75 and 72 degrees respectively. Scranton stands out with a comfortable 79 degrees.
Tonight in the Northeast, we’ll see temperatures dipping to 65 degrees in Portland and 71 degrees in Boston. Expect Syracuse to drop to a mild 74 degrees, while New York City will see a low of 75. Pittsburgh is forecasted to reach 71 degrees, and Scranton will cool down to 70.
Tomorrow in the Northeast, expect soaring temperatures with Philadelphia hitting a high of 92 degrees. New York City is not far behind at 87 degrees, while Albany reaches 84 degrees. Pittsburgh will also feel the heat with a high of 90 degrees, a significant uptick above average for this time of year. Buffalo temperatures will warm up to 83 degrees, and Syracuse is forecasted to hit 85 degrees.
A robust cold front advances into the Northeast by midday tomorrow, pushing a line of intense thunderstorms from Pittsburgh to Boston. Expect strong gusty winds and heavy rainfall, particularly from Albany to Syracuse in the afternoon hours. There’s potential for localized flooding as rain accumulates rapidly in certain areas. Temperatures will drop significantly post-front, ushering in cooler conditions for places like New York City and Philadelphia through the weekend.
The UV index in NYC will be very high today with a level of 9, meaning sunburn can occur in about 15 minutes of exposure. Make sure to protect your skin with sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. On Saturday, the index decreases slightly to 8, with a burn time of around 17 minutes.