The first week of September brings a slight chill in the air to the Lower Hudson Valley as kids head back to school this week in New York, and the transition into meteorological fall begins.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, carries the Labor Day Weekend sunshine into the week with clear skies and a high of 77 degrees. Winds between 5 to 8 mph, however, could make temperatures feel slightly chillier. Overnight Tuesday, skies are expected to be mostly clear with a chilly low of 55 degrees.
Wednesday and Thursday are expected to look similar to Tuesday, with summer-like temperatures and clear, sunny skies.
When does autumn officially start? And when is meteorological fall?
While the autumnal equinox begins Sept. 22, meteorological fall started Sept. 1, and ends Nov. 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
After several years of historically warm fall season, experts at the Old Farmer’s Almanac are predicting a “cooler-than-normal” season in 2025.
Looking ahead: Showers on way for White Plains
Wednesday is predicted to be sunny and slightly breezy with a high near 79 degrees. Wednesday night looks to be mostly clear with a low of 57 degrees.
Thursday and Friday could bring some of the last warm summer weather to the region with sunny skies and high temperatures near 80 degrees. However, winds between 8 and 13 mph may make it feel colder Thursday.
The National Weather Service predicts a 50% chance of showers near White Plains Thursday night, with cloudy skies and a low of 63 degrees.
A 30% chance of showers is possible Friday afternoon after 2 p.m. as some of Thursday’s rain clouds could linger. Otherwise, Friday looks partly sunny with a high near 82 degrees. Friday night could bring a 40% chance of showers, cloudy skies and a low of 65 degrees.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Meteorological fall is here: See first week September forecast for Lower Hudson Valley
Reporting by Alexandra Rivera, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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