Yesterday's high came within a degree of setting a new record in Central Park. That was topped this afternoon when the mercury blasted up to 91 degrees, breaking the 1991 record of 89! The hot, dry weather combined with a breezy afternoon have led the Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for the area.
Temperatures will remain in the 70s along south facing shores thanks to a sea breeze, demonstrating why Coney Island was hugely popular before air conditioning was invented. Shifting winds and late afternoon clouds will hold tomorrow's high to the lower 80s.
An approaching cold front will likely kick off showers or thunderstorms late Thursday night into Friday morning. Friday's high in the mid 60s will be less than ten degrees above average. Saturday is expected to be sunny and seasonable. Brrr. A modest warm up begins anew on Sunday.
