Here’s what you need to know:
- A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK is in effect for Brooklyn and Queens through this evening. Life-threatening rip currents are likely.
- It's a cool, damp and breezy this morning. Temperatures are in the low to mid 60s.
- Today will be a gloomy day with plenty of clouds, damp and breezy conditions. Gusts up to 20mph is expected through this evening. Highs will be in the upper 60s.
- Areas of patchy drizzle will continue through midday mainly along the coast, further inland it will stay cloudy, cool and breezy.
- It dries out tomorrow through this weekend. High temperatures will be in the 70s to near 80 degrees. Low temperatures will be in the 50s to low 60s.
- Our next chance of rain is overnight Sunday into Monday. A weak cold front will move through the area bringing a slight chance for some showers. Stay tuned for updates.
- The latest drought monitor comes out on Thursday. We'll continue to watch if there are any improvements thanks to recent rainfall. Stay tuned for the updates.
- TRACKING THE TROPICS: There are currently no tropical disturbances in the Atlantic over the next 7 days. The peak of hurricane season is today. A combination of dust from the Saharan Desert off the coast of Africa and strong vertical wind shear is weakening tropical development this week. Stay tuned for any updates!
Today: Damp start at the coast. Cloudy, cool, and breezy. Highs near 69.
Tonight: Decreasing clouds with a cool breeze. Lows near 60.
Thursday: Brighter, slightly warmer with low humidity. Highs near 80. Lows near 61.
Friday: Mostly sunny, still mild and pleasant. Highs near 76. Lows near 60.
Saturday: Sunny, beautiful and mild. Highs near 76. Lows near 59.