GFS model showing a ridge of high pressure over the Eastern US

A ridge of high pressure has taken hold of the weather pattern over the area, and over the next few days we will experience continued fair conditions. In fact, temperatures could warm steadily over the next few days as well, with high temperatures approaching 80 degrees in the usual warm locations by the tail end of this weekend. However, before then, temperatures will remain slightly below seasonal averages for high temperatures today on Thursday. Despite the high pressure and fair weather, the atmosphere is still recovering from the big storm system which provided our area with unsettled weather for two weeks. Until this recovery occurs, temperatures will still only top out in the 60's to near 70. Today is forecast to be one of the cooler days, with high temperatures only reaching into the middle 60's. There will be a northwest breeze, but nothing near the windy conditions we experienced on Wednesday. By evening, during Game 5 of the ALDS in the Bronx (See the forecast below), clear skies and cool temperatures in the 50's are forecast.

THE FORECAST...

Today (Thursday): Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light north/northwest winds and low dew points will have the air feeling crisp and fresh. Enjoy it!

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low near 51. Another cool night with light northerly winds. A beautiful fall evening for sure.




Game 5 of the American League Division Series will be played in the Bronx on Thursday Night, as the Yankees look to advance to the Championship Series for the third consecutive year. Weather has been a significant inhibitor to games thus far during this series--but we have no problems with this forecast. Clear skies, temperatures near 60 around game time. Northwest winds, with temperatures falling into the 50's during the game. It's going to be a crystal clear, crisp October air in place for what promises to be a great night in the Bronx. Go Yankees. For updates on the forecast, check out our Twitter account. 


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