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Warming up with fire danger in The Bronx today before cool and wet weather returns

Today is the pick of the week. Expect plenty of sun, milder temperatures and a pleasant breeze. Fire danger is elevated today.

Hope Osemwenkhae

May 4, 2026, 12:18 PM

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After an unseasonably cool weekend, temperatures climb into the mid-70s today. There's an ongoing elevated risk of brush fires today. A combination of low humidity, gusty winds and current drought conditions will contribute to the risk of fire danger.

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A summer preview arrives tomorrow with highs in the 80s and a warm breeze with gusts up to 25 MPH. Temperatures cool down to near normal in the upper-60s on Wednesday. Wet weather returns by the middle of this week with cooler temperatures in the 60s.

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Some beneficial rain will arrive on Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Some steady rainfall will bring puddles and ponding on the roads. 0.5"-0.75" of rainfall is possible. Cooler temperatures in the mid- to upper 60s returns later this week into the weekend with a chance of rain. Stay tuned for updates!

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