Tuesday, April 14, is serving up an early taste of summer in New York City. Central Park reported about 67°F at sunrise under clear skies, and temperatures will climb quickly from there. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 79°F, noticeably warmer than typical mid-April readings. Southwest breezes will be light in the morning and turn a bit stronger through the afternoon.
Afternoon Heat And Coastal Caution
Temperatures will push into the upper 70s and locally low 80s in inland neighborhoods, while the immediate shoreline stays a few degrees cooler. Southwest winds will increase this afternoon, generally 5 to 14 mph with higher gusts in exposed spots, so waterfronts will feel breezier even as inland parks heat up. The National Weather Service has extended a Small Craft Advisory for ocean waters from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk through 6 p.m., and smaller vessels are urged to avoid offshore travel until conditions ease, according to the National Weather Service.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Some patchy fog is possible Tuesday morning, roughly between 6 and 9 a.m., especially across Long Island and near the East River, which could briefly cut visibility for ferries and early commuters. Any low clouds and fog should clear quickly, leaving behind a warm, mostly sunny afternoon that is prime time for parks, patios and lunchtime walks.
What To Expect This Week
The warm pattern is expected to hold through Friday, with highs near 82°F midweek and only scattered, mainly inland, late-day showers or isolated thunderstorms at times. Wednesday, April 15, could flirt with daily record highs in a few locations, with Central Park's April 15 record sitting at 87°F. A cold front late Sunday should finally bring temperatures back toward seasonal values next week, per the National Weather Service.
