New York, NY – Residents across the New York City metro area woke up to a seasonably cool start Saturday morning, with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s in outlying areas to the low 60s in Central Park. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that some patchy fog developed early but is expected to burn off quickly.
According to the NWS New York office, temperatures will climb steadily through the day, reaching the mid-70s to near 80 degrees this afternoon. Sunshine mixed with a few clouds will make for a comfortable late-summer day across the region.
Morning readings included 48°F at Groton-New London Airport and Gabreski Airport, while LaGuardia Airport and Central Park were warmer at 64°F. Newark registered 54°F at 6:30 a.m., while Long Island MacArthur Airport checked in at 58°F.
The mild afternoon forecast will be a welcome shift after the crisp morning. Commuters and outdoor eventgoers can expect pleasant weather for most activities. Cooler overnight lows are forecast to return Saturday night into Sunday morning before another warm-up to start the new week.
The NWS advises that fog patches could briefly reduce visibility in rural areas early, but no major weather hazards are expected today.
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