Hazy sky, warm temperatures in NYC; rain expected this weekend

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Darryl Green says wildfire smoke from Nova Scotia, Canada, is bringing hazy sunshine into New York City and other parts of the tri-state area.

News 12 Staff

May 31, 2023, 9:42 AM

Updated 329 days ago

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NOW: Wildfire smoke from Nova Scotia, Canada is bringing a smoky sky and a decline in the air quality. We'll still be dealing with the hazy sky and reduced air quality tomorrow with warmer temps in the 80s and some humidity.
NEXT: A backdoor cold front brings cooler temps this weekend with some much-needed rain on Saturday into early Sunday.
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Hope Osemwenkhae says wildfire smoke from Nova Scotia, Canada, is bringing hazy sunshine this afternoon. Sensitive groups and people with respiratory conditions should reduce time outdoors or use air conditions to stay cool and filter out the air particles.
This could impact air quality due to very warm temperatures on Thursday and the thick plume of wildfire smoke mixing closer to the surface.
Tonight: Patchy fog and mild. Lows 60.
Thursday: Smoky sky, very warm and slightly humid. Highs near 84. Lows near 65.
Friday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Chance of showers late. Highs near 90. Lows near 64.
Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm. Chance of showers. Highs near 73. Lows near 53.
Sunday: Chance of morning showers. Mostly sunny and mild. Highs near 71. Lows near 58.
Monday: Sun and clouds, warmer. Highs near 79. Lows near 59.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm. Highs near 75. Lows near 58.


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