Manhattan residents witnessed a surprisingly warm start to November, as temperatures soared to 10-20 degrees above the seasonal average today. The National Weather Service New York NY took to Twitter to describe the conditions, announcing a windy Friday with higher-than-normal temperatures for the region.
The warm weather comes alongside a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service, which indicates a significant risk for wildfire. This warning is in effect from noon to 7 PM EDT this evening for northeastern New Jersey and from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT for southern Connecticut and southeastern New York, including Manhattan. Active for both today and tonight, the warning has been issued due to conditions that may foster the rapid spread of fires, including strong winds and low humidity.
The detailed forecast for Manhattan details some relief after the unusual warmth, with the National Weather Service predicting a gradual clearing later in the day and a notably cooler low around 48 degrees tonight. The weekend outlook appears to bring calmer and clearer skies, with sunny days and clear nights promised from Saturday through Sunday night.
Furthermore, the upcoming week appears to remain free of hazardous weather, as the outlook from Saturday through Thursday expects conditions not meeting the National Weather Service warning criteria. Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time, adding to a scenario suggesting a period of stable weather for New York City and the surrounding area post the today's gusty conditions and warmth. The outlook concludes with no current expectations of hazardous weather that would trigger further NWS advisories or warnings.
