New York, NY – Skies over New York could dazzle late Monday into early Tuesday as a rare geomagnetic storm triggers a possible Northern Lights display, even in the urban glow of Manhattan. Cooler September air is settling in behind the spectacle, bringing clear skies, low humidity, and near-perfect conditions for the workweek ahead.
According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a powerful solar flare that erupted August 30 is driving the event. If cloud cover cooperates, faint auroras could be visible in parts of the Northeast overnight. While upstate New York and more rural northern areas stand the best chance, even parts of the five boroughs may catch a faint glow along the northern horizon just before dawn Tuesday.
Conditions for viewing will improve as skies clear and humidity drops. Tuesday brings bright sunshine, a high of 75°F, and a light breeze from the east. Roads including I-95, I-87, and FDR Drive should stay dry and clear throughout the day—ideal for commuters and early fall travelers.
As meteorological fall begins, the forecast turns mild and mostly stable. Those sensitive to air quality should note that low wind speeds overnight may limit air circulation slightly, especially in boroughs with high traffic volumes.
Expect increasing cloud cover by Thursday night, with a chance of showers Friday and Saturday. Overall, it’s a calm start to September following one last solar surprise.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 75°F, calm wind
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F, low 66°F
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 75°F, low 68°F
- Friday: 50% chance of showers, high 73°F
- Saturday: 30% chance of showers, high 72°F, clearing late
