Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

New York City, Central Park (KNYC)

Lat: 40.78°NLon: 73.97°WElev: 154ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 11:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Ridgewood NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 73. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 73. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Ridgewood NY
 40.69°N 73.96°W (Elev. 66 ft)
10:19 pm EDT Jul 31, 2026
12am EDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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