Summerlike warmth Wednesday before colder air returns to New York: news
14-10-2026
Summerlike Warmth Wednesday Before Colder Air Returns to New York
New York City and the surrounding tristate area are experiencing an unseasonable surge of summerlike warmth Wednesday before a dramatic autumn cold front sends temperatures tumbling.
CBS NewsHigh Temperatures Peak Across the Tri-State Area
After early sunshine, afternoon highs across New York are climbing into the mid- to upper 70s, feeling significantly more like late summer than mid-October. Increased humidity will make conditions feel even warmer, with localized spots in central and southern New Jersey potentially reaching into the low 80s. While most of the day remains predominantly dry, scattered clouds and a few isolated afternoon showers remain possible.
CBS NewsStrong Cold Front Brings Rain and a Steep Temperature Drop
The unseasonable heat will be short-lived:
Thursday Transition: Temperatures begin easing back toward seasonal norms, settling in the upper 60s under mostly clear skies.
CBS NewsFriday Storm System: A secondary disturbance delivers wind-driven rain showers across the region ahead of a powerful Arctic front.
CBS NewsWeekend Chill: Behind the front, daytime highs struggle to leave the 50s on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will plunge into the 30s and 40s.
CBS NewsBrisk Wind Chills: Blustery wind gusts ranging between 30 and 45 mph will make conditions feel substantially colder, with high elevations in the Catskills even seeing a chance of snowflakes mixing in.
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