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Blistering Heat Wave Across Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley This Weekend; Wet Weather In The East

A scorching Heat Wave will continue across the southern tier of the country. Temperatures and Heat Indices will reach or easily surpass triple digits, as a ridge of high pressure dominates. Widespread Excessive Heat Warnings and Advisories are in effect, will persist and spread into the Southwest/CA next week. Meanwhile, locally heavy rain will be possible for the OH Valley/Mid-Atl/Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New York City, Central Park (KNYC)

Lat: 40.78°NLon: 73.97°WElev: 154ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jul 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Central Park NY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. East wind 8 to 14 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 78 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers likely after 3am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 66. Breezy, with an east wind 17 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 82 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 73 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 74 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 86.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 86 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 74 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 85 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. East wind 8 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Showers before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers likely after 3am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 66. Breezy, with an east wind 17 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Central Park NY
 40.78°N 73.97°W (Elev. 82 ft)
Last Update:
6:13 am EDT Jul 21, 2018
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Jul 21, 2018-6pm EDT Jul 27, 2018
 
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