Our cold front is moving through, bringing a narrow band of rain that will do little to alleviate the drought in the Northeast.
Cooler air lags behind today, resulting in one more day of 75-80 degree temperatures across the coastal plain. In terms of wildfire risk, steady westerlies will add fuel to the fire, with 50s and 60s returning tomorrow for a seasonable weekend.
Our primary focus is in western Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Monsoon-like moisture will move north through Mexico, increasing the danger of heavy showers and thunderstorms in areas of each state. We’ll initially watch New Mexico for moisture to organize before it moves into Texas’ panhandle, western Oklahoma, and a significant portion of Kansas.
These heavy showers and thunderstorms may pack some severe weather into them overnight tonight and tomorrow.
Consider the possibility of destructive winds, huge hail, frequent lightning, and torrential rain. Because of the slow movement of these thunderstorms, the National Weather Service has issued a warning across southeast New Mexico and along its border with Texas. If necessary, those watches’ capabilities may be expanded.
Today’s forecast is for increased sunlight, with gusty westerlies reaching 30mph in some areas. High temperatures will be in the 75-80-degree range for the New York City area.
Tomorrow’s weather will be sunny, although temperatures will decrease to around 60 degrees. On Sunday, temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 50s with additional sunshine.
Next week’s workweek begins sunny and seasonable, with highs near 60; temperatures rise again into the low to mid-70s for a brief 2-3 day stretch starting Tuesday.