New York City woke up under clear skies and a sharp chill on Thursday morning, with temperatures stuck in the mid 30s and the air feeling downright raw on exposed blocks. Parts of Nassau County and northeastern New Jersey are under a frost advisory through 9 a.m. EDT, so this is not the morning to test your luck with potted plants or new seedlings.
Frost Advisory This Morning
According to the National Weather Service, frost formation is likely early today in eastern Essex and Union counties, Hudson County and portions of Nassau County, with advisories in effect until 9 a.m. EDT. Most neighborhoods inside the five boroughs should only see patchy frost, but suburban gardens and community plots are more exposed and easier to damage. If you tend street-side planters or share a community bed, bring containers inside or cover beds before mid morning.
Fog And The Morning Commute
The rest of Thursday looks mainly dry and mostly sunny, but forecasters flag a low chance of patchy low clouds or fog late tonight into Friday morning that could knock down visibility for early commutes along the waterfront, per the National Weather Service. South winds will stay light to moderate today and pick up a bit this afternoon on exposed streets and bridges. If you rely on ferries or surface transit in the pre dawn or early morning hours, build in a little extra time just in case.
Warm Up And A Saturday Fire Weather Watch
Temperatures climb through the week, with highs in the low 50s today and into the low 60s Friday, then a more noticeable warm up early next week. Readings could run well into the 60s and 70s by Monday and into the 70s to 80s next Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The overall pattern stays mainly dry, but a dry cold front on Saturday could bring lower humidity and gusty northwest winds, creating elevated fire weather concerns for brush and debris if an ignition occurs. Go easy with open flames or debris burning on Saturday and follow any local restrictions.
Quick take: protect tender plants this morning, expect mostly dry afternoons, and get ready for a noticeable warm up by early next week. For the latest local forecast and any changes to advisories, check the National Weather Service and local alerts before you head out.
