Yesterday's high of 84 degrees came within two degrees of tying the record high at Central Park. Record highs were set at JFK, LaGuardia, Islip, and Newark, but all of those stations have been taking observations for a much shorter time than the park so records there aren't as impressive. Although the ridge of high pressure that's produced all the sunshine and warmth is beginning to flatten, this afternoon will still see another summer-like day with highs in the lower to mid 80s across the region. A few thin cirrus clouds may build in over the course of the day but they won't much affect the temperature. more ›

It has been interesting to watch the temperature forecasts this week. The National Weather Service has been forecasting highs a couple degrees too cool for several days now. The Weather Channel has been almost spot on. Today, the NWS finally gets it. Look for a high in the low 70s this afternoon. Central Park's record high for today is 76 set in 1918. That record is safe but other locations around the region will see record highs. Tonight's low of 53 will be warmer than the normal high for the day! more ›

Less than a week ago April's average temperature was running almost a degree below normal. That's not the case anymore! The last four days, with one record high and one tie, were 19.75 degrees above average, meaning April will wind up a couple of degrees warmer than normal. more ›