Contributed by NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center, Cornell University
Last week temperatures ranged from near-normal to 6 degrees below normal. Precipitation has ranged from less than a quarter of an inch to over 4 inches. Base 50 growing degree-days ranged from 40 to 120.
Today temperatures will be in the upper 60s to mid 70s. This morning a few showers popping up in western NY and showers still moving out in eastern NY; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into overnight. Storms in western areas and around Lake Ontario could see stronger storms capable of producing small hail. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 50s.
Friday temperatures will be in the 60s to near 70; cloudy conditions with light showers are expected with central to eastern NY l drying throughout the day with afternoon sunshine. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
Saturday temperatures will be in the 70s with mostly dry conditions, isolated showers are possible late in the day. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Sunday temperatures will be in the mid 70s to low 80s with a slight chance of showers. Overnight temperatures will be in the 50s to low 60s.
Monday temperatures will be in the mid 70s to low 80s with a chance of scattered showers. Overnight temperatures will be in the 50s.
Tuesday highs will be in the mid 70s to low 80s with a chance of scattered showers. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Wednesday highs will be in the mid 70s to low 80s with a chance of scattered showers. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
The seven-day precipitation amounts will range from a quarter of an inch to two and a half inches.
The 8-14 day outlook (September 16-22) favors above-normal temperatures and favors near- to below-normal precipitation.
Maps of 8-14 day outlooks:
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/index.php
National Weather Service watch/warnings map:
http://www.weather.gov/erh/
US Drought Monitor
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
CLIMOD2 (NRCC data interface):
http://climod2.nrcc.cornell.edu
