First Alert Weather: Hot and humid, with feels-like temperatures approaching 100
Alerts: Yellow Alert is in place through Thursday, and the Heat Advisory has been extended through Thursday as well. Moderate risk of rip currents for all area beaches.
Forecast: We are in the midst of what is likely to be our first official heat wave of 2023. After seeing zero 90 degrees in August, that streak ended on Tuesday as our high hit 92. A few record highs were set across the area as well. The Heat Advisory has been extended into Thursday, as heat indices may reach up to 101 degrees at times.
Today: We are expecting highs in the low to mid 90s under a mostly sunny sky. High humidity will make it feel more like 95-101 though. For tonight, clear skies are expected, but don't expect much relief from the heat. It will be very warm and muggy with lows in the low to mid 70s for most of the area. Our forecast low of 78 in the city will be flirting with the record high low of 79, which was set in 1985.
Tomorrow: Thursday will see a continuation of the heat and humidity. We're forecasting a high of 92 in the city, with mid 90s for central portions of New Jersey. Record highs do not look in reach at this time. Sunny skies will start the day, with a few more clouds in the afternoon. The clouds may lead to a few isolated afternoon thunderstorms that may last into the evening. A moderate risk of rip currents remains in place for all area beaches . This is due to multiple tropical systems churning in the Atlantic.
Looking Ahead: The 90-degree temps are expected to break by Friday, while the humidity will last through the weekend. Higher chances of rain return for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Thunderstorms containing heavy downpours will be prevalent throughout this timeframe. Cooler temps will also return for the weekend.
Tropics Update: Tropical Storm Lee is currently moving about in the Atlantic. Lee is expected to intensify into a monster Category 4 Storm by the weekend. This storm needs to be watched very carefully, as some forecast models bring it dangerously close to the East Coast by late next week. Right behind Lee, is the soon to be Margot.
