NYC Afternoon News—Experience partly cloudy skies, imminent heat waves, and potential thunderstorms in our latest Northeast weather update.

This detailed post explores the nuances of the current weather scenarios in New York City and surrounding areas. From today’s steady temperatures to the dramatic shifts expected with the incoming cold front, learn how the weather will affect your week. Includes a 7-day forecast with day-specific details and preparedness tips for anticipated weather changes. The Northeast regional radar shows mostly clear conditions with no significant precipitation currently across major cities such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. However, light rain is edging into the far southern area near Washington D.C., suggesting an incoming system. Cloud cover is beginning to increase slightly in areas around Syracuse and Scranton.
New York City will experience partly cloudy conditions this afternoon with temperatures holding steady at 86 degrees. Winds from the south at 11 miles per hour will shift to the south-southwest later, calming to 7 miles per hour by 8 PM. The warm temperatures continue as the evening approaches but expect a slight cooling, down to 84 degrees by 8 PM.
Let’s take a look at today’s high temperatures across the Northeast. New York City and Albany are both hitting a warm 93 degrees, while Scranton cools slightly with a high of 87. Philadelphia is forecasting a high of 90 degrees, providing a warm afternoon for residents. Surprisingly, Pittsburgh is even warmer, reaching 92 degrees. Boston enjoys pleasant conditions with a high of 89, and Portland lags behind with a cooler high of 84 degrees.
Tonight, low temperatures in the Northeast will drop to 64 degrees in Syracuse and 66 in Albany. Boston will see a low of 63 degrees, while Buffalo cools to 68. Scranton is expected to reach 67 degrees, and higher temperatures persist in major cities like New York and Philadelphia, both around 76 degrees.
Tomorrow, the Northeast will experience a substantial heat wave with high temperatures soaring. New York City is set to reach a sweltering 97 degrees, while Philadelphia is expected to hit 95 degrees, both above average for this time of year. Boston will see a high of 92 degrees, indicative of the ongoing warm trend affecting the region. Farther inland, Scranton will warm up to 88 degrees, and Pittsburgh is on track for 90 degrees. A high-pressure system is contributing to these elevated temperatures, leading to a summer-like day across the Northeast.
A cold front is set to sweep through the Northeast tomorrow, bringing a significant shift in the weather. Expect strong thunderstorms to develop between Buffalo and Syracuse by evening, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain. Rain showers will spread eastward into Albany and New York City as the day progresses. Temperatures will drop several degrees post-front, cooling down the region with clear skies emerging by late Friday. Be prepared for possible localized flooding in susceptible areas over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The UV index in New York City will be very high on Thursday with a value of 8, and a burn time of about 17 minutes. Friday sees an even higher UV index of 9, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight!