NEW YORK — Admit it, you at least thought about turning on the air conditioning on Thursday. Some have even surely done so.
Bueno, it is possible that tenga que recurrir a él nuevamente el viernes, ya que las temperaturas máximas brindarán poco alivio un día después de romper records de temperatura de hace décadades, todo mientras continua la batalla exhaustive contre los incendios forestales que queman miles de acres en New sweater.
The high pressure brings unseasonable sunshine and heat to the tri-state area through Friday, which is expected to be only slightly cooler than Thursday. But will we see another day of historic highs? It’s entirely possible.
While Central Park may not reach 90, as it did a day ago, it could still top the 85 record. New York’s three major airports and other locations could also be on well on its way to setting records, some of which were set more than 80 years ago, some of which date back to 2022.
Daily highs could be restored for many places in the tri-state area, although the south-facing coasts of Long Island and Connecticut will remain cooler thanks to onshore winds.
Unusually high temperatures, relatively low humidity and windy conditions will keep the fire danger high through Friday (although the winds are hopefully lighter). The risk decreases by the weekend, but for now people are advised to remain vigilant.
The red flag advisories that affected New York, New Jersey and then Connecticut have expired, but as the Garden State saw a day ago, when the National Weather Service issued just one watch, the threat of fire spreading remains significant. . Some special weather statements are in effect, including an air quality alert for New York, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. Check the latest weather alerts here.
Wildfires erupted across the state this week in Brick, Howell Township and Teaneck. Another large fire broke out in West Milford Township at Highway 23 and Echo Lake Road. As of Thursday night, it was 35% contained after burning 720 acres. Road closures were widespread in the area, with 10 structures threatened by flames; five of them had been evacuated.
At the same time, a wildfire consumed thousands of acres in Manchester Township. The latter saw a 200ft wall of flames, flaming embers landing miles away, and train cars full of people fleeing for shelter at a high school.
Rafael Pujols with the details.
“This fire exhibited extreme fire behavior. I don’t want to be dramatic, but this was a serious situation,” said John Cecil, assistant commissioner for state parks, forests and historic sites.
No injuries were reported, although the smoke could be smelled more than 10 miles away and was visible on National Weather Service radar.
April is the peak month for wildfires in New Jersey, officials said. And despite its status as the most densely populated state in the country, 40% is forest. There are about 1,500 wildfires a year in New Jersey, according to the state’s Forest Fire Service. He has already seen 15 this month, according to authorities.
Ana Ledo with New Jersey details.
Although the state is not in a drought, there is no chance of rain until the weekend in the part of New Jersey where the fire is burning. The state on Wednesday banned campfires and imposed restrictions on charcoal or gas fires.
Relief in the form of rain will not arrive until the weekend, when the fire danger is low.
We are looking at the chance of showers on Saturday as showers move into mid-afternoon with the possibility of thunder, although no severe weather is expected. More rain is expected on Sunday evening and temperatures could be even lower.
Then we have cooler temperatures and a few more showers on Monday and a strong reality check comes Tuesday, with highs expected in the 50s and 60s and partly sunny skies for most of next week.
See the weather forecast for the next few days below.