New York, NY – Summer returns to New York City on Tuesday, June 3rd, with bright skies and a high of 76°F—but don’t let the sunshine fool you. Light winds could allow lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires to settle across the metro, triggering hazy skies and potential air quality alerts by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will be mostly sunny with calm morning breezes turning southerly at 5 to 7 mph after noon. While no precipitation is expected, elevated particulate levels may impact sensitive groups, especially in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Those with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours.
Despite the haze risk, travel across the region should remain smooth. Key routes including I-278, FDR Drive, and the West Side Highway are expected to stay clear under dry conditions. Parks and outdoor venues will be busy as early summer warmth returns, but residents are urged to stay hydrated and monitor local AQI reports.
Looking ahead, Wednesday stays sunny with a high near 81°F before temperatures spike to 84°F on Thursday. A weak disturbance may bring scattered showers by late Friday, followed by a soggy start to the weekend.
Five-Day Summer Weather Outlook for New York:
- Tuesday (June 3): Sunny, high 76°F. Smoke haze possible. Light winds.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 81°F. Calm and dry.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 84°F. Slightly humid.
- Friday: 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m. High 83°F.
- Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy, high 78°F. Chance of thunderstorms.
