New York City woke up Sunday, July 19 to a steamy start: mostly clear, muggy skies, temperatures hovering around 73°F, and a sticky dew point near 68°F. A northwest breeze is doing some of the heavy lifting, with morning gusts around 20–25 mph before easing later in the day as high pressure settles in. Sunshine takes over through the afternoon, with humidity dipping a bit by late day.
Afternoon And Monday
Sunday shapes up to be bright and seasonably warm, with highs near 82°F and readings a touch cooler by a degree or two along the water. Monday, July 20 looks like a near copy-and-paste of today: plenty of sun and highs in the low 80s, easily one of the more comfortable stretches of July so far.
Tuesday Into Wednesday
The calm streak starts to crack midweek. Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday, July 21, with another round possible into Wednesday, July 22. According to the National Weather Service, there is roughly an 80% chance of rain Tuesday, with new rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half inch possible, and parts of the region sitting in a marginal-to-slight risk for severe storms. For more context on the developing pattern and tides, check out our sunny skies and sneaky tides report.
Beaches, Boats, And Commutes
Heads up if you are heading for the shore or the bay: a Small Craft Advisory stays in effect on ocean waters east of Fire Island Inlet through noon today, and rip currents are rated moderate into this evening. Expect a choppy ride early, with gusty morning winds that could jostle ferries and high-profile vehicles. Conditions should gradually calm through Monday as seas subside.
What To Bring
A light wind layer will come in handy for the blustery start, and it is wise to keep an umbrella or rain jacket in the mix for any Tuesday or Wednesday plans, since storms could be locally heavy. We will keep an eye on any watches or warnings and share updates if the threat tightens up in timing or location.
