New York's Day Starts Foggy Before Evening Storms Roll In
Your Complete Day Planner: Fog, Warmth, and Late-Night Thunderstorms on the Way for New York
Thursday is shaping up to be one of those quintessential early October days in the New York area — the kind that starts quietly, lulls you into a false sense of meteorological security by midday, and then reminds you exactly why keeping an umbrella within arm's reach is a non-negotiable life skill in this part of the world. Here is everything you need to know to plan your day from the moment you wake up to the moment your head hits the pillow.
7 AM — 67 Degrees Sun and Clouds Areas of Fog Early
Your morning commute begins under a mix of sun and clouds with one important caveat — areas of dense fog are possible in the early hours, particularly in low-lying areas, near bodies of water, and on bridges and highways. Drivers should reduce speed, increase following distance, and use low-beam headlights in foggy conditions. The fog will burn off as temperatures climb, revealing a pleasant if slightly hazy start to the day.
12 PM — 77 Degrees Warm and Muggy Dry Skies for Now
By midday, temperatures surge to a decidedly un-October-like 77 degrees, accompanied by noticeable humidity that will make it feel more like late August than early fall. The silver lining is that skies remain dry through the afternoon hours, making lunch outside entirely viable — just be prepared to feel warmer than the calendar suggests you should.
5 PM — 79 Degrees Mostly Cloudy Keep Umbrellas Ready
The evening commute is where things get interesting. Temperatures peak near 79 degrees as clouds thicken and the atmosphere loads up with moisture. Umbrellas should be within reach — not yet open, but very much on standby. The window for a dry evening is narrowing rapidly as a frontal boundary approaches from the west.
10 PM — 69 Degrees Showers Maybe Some Thunder
By late evening, the rain arrives — and it may arrive with some attitude. Showers are likely after 10 PM, with the possibility of embedded thunderstorms that could produce brief heavy downpours and gusty winds overnight. Temperatures drop back to a much more seasonal 69 degrees as the front pushes through.
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts, New York — tonight, autumn is officially making its case.