NEW YORK, NY – It’s going to be another hot summer day in the city with a chance of rain to cap it off today.
This morning, expect widespread haze throughout the day. Patchy fog may be present before 10am, but will gradually dissipate. The rest of the day will be sunny, with a high temperature near 86.
The wind will be light and variable in the morning, eventually becoming southwest at 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight, the widespread haze continues, and the sky will be partly cloudy. The low temperature will be around 76, accompanied by a south wind of 5 to 9 mph.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, there is a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Widespread haze may persist until 2pm.
The day will be partly sunny, with a high temperature near 87. The south wind will range from 5 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are expected, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
It is important to note that an Air Quality Alert is in effect from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Monday night.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued this alert for various counties, including New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam. The alert is due to predicted air quality levels greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for fine particulates. It is advised to take necessary precautions to protect your health during this time.