by New York, NY – Residents across the New York City metro area and neighboring counties are set to experience a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, as a strong cold front moves in on Friday night, bringing much cooler weather to the region.
Following a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, the National Weather Service’s New York office confirms a pronounced temperature shift that will usher in the first real taste of fall in the tri-state area.
A Sudden Shift in Weekend Temperatures
On Friday, September 19, temperatures will peak in the low to mid-80s across much of
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with some parts of New Jersey reaching the upper 80s.
- Friday night will bring a sharp temperature drop due to the advancing cold front.
- Overnight lows will fall to the mid-40s to mid-50s throughout the region.
- Interior locations such as Liberty, Poughkeepsie, and Waterbury may experience lows in the mid-40s.
- Coastal areas including Long Island and New London will maintain slightly warmer lows in the upper 50s.
Continued Chilly Conditions Through the Weekend
Saturday will feature noticeably cooler highs in the low to mid-70s across the tri-state area, a marked change from the warmth earlier in the week.
- Saturday night will again bring chilly temperatures, with lows dipping into the 40s and 50s.
- Sunday, September 21, is forecast to remain cool, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to low 70s.
- Areas like Montauk, Liberty, and Riverhead are expected to stay in the upper 60s, while inland New Jersey and the Hudson Valley will hover around the low 70s.
The First Strong Cold Front of the Season
This cold front represents the first strong push of cooler, fall-like air across the region after an extended period of late-summer warmth. The National Weather Service highlights the significance of this front in transitioning the tri-state area into more typical autumn weather patterns.
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“This shift marks the initial cold front of the season, bringing in the cooler, crisp conditions many residents have been anticipating following weeks of warm temperatures,” said a forecaster from the National Weather Service New York office.
For more details and the latest updates, check the full report from the National Weather Service via Country Herald.
Key Weather Highlights to Watch
- Temps dropping from the 80s down to the 40s and 50s overnight Friday.
- Saturday highs cooling into the 70s.
- Sunday maintaining cooler highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
- Notable difference between interior and coastal temperature lows.
As the cooler weekend approaches, locals are advised to prepare with appropriate clothing and make plans for the crisp fall weather ahead.
What do you think about this cold front bringing cooler weekend temperatures to the tri-state area? Have you noticed the seasonal change starting? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
