New York, NY – A significant temperature drop is expected across New York City and surrounding areas on Wednesday, following a milder Tuesday that reached highs in the mid-60s.
According to the National Weather Service New York office, temperatures will fall nearly 20 degrees across the region by Wednesday evening. Tuesday’s highs peaked at 67°F in New York City and nearby areas such as Newark and White Plains, but by Wednesday, residents can expect highs around just 53°F in the city and even cooler in the outlying suburbs.
The sharp cooldown is linked to a cold front moving through the tri-state area, accompanied by scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms Tuesday evening. This weather pattern will usher in a cooler, drier airmass that will linger through midweek.
Communities such as Morristown, NJ, and Bridgeport, CT, will see similar changes, with highs dipping from the mid-60s Tuesday to the low 50s by Wednesday. Liberty, NY, could see highs only around 40°F.
Officials urge residents to layer up and prepare for fluctuating temperatures, especially those commuting during early morning and evening hours. Travelers should stay alert for wet road conditions Tuesday night and early Wednesday due to rain.
