Missed it by that much.
The temperature at Islip MacArthur Airport dropped to 21 degrees earlier this morning, falling one shy of the previous record low of 20 set back in 1987. While may have come up just short of tying the old record or setting a new one, we will have more chances in the next 24 hours. The previous record coldest high temperature for this afternoon is 31 set back a decade ago in 2008. With highs only expected in the upper 20s this afternoon, we are likely to break that. Oh yeah, and that pesky wind will be blowing as well. Sustained NW winds of 15-20 and gusts to 30 will make it feel like the teens!
Tonight, the winds will diminish under crystal clear skies. With no winds to mix any warmer air down, temperatures will drop even further than they did this morning. The current record low for tomorrow morning is 13 set back in 1989. We will come very close to that. With lots of shoppers beating the sunrise, they will have to dress very warmly and in layers, especially if there will be any waiting on lines outside the store.
Sunny skies will continue tomorrow, and while it won't be quite as cold as today, afternoon highs will still be well below normal by 15-20 degrees. After another chilly overnight into Saturday morning, we will get milder air moving in for the weekend. Sun will give way to clouds on Saturday, with rain possible by the evening. Rain may be heavy at times overnight, drying out by Sunday morning.
Another round of rain comes in on Monday, but it will remain seasonable. Drier weather is expected for Tuesday and the rest of the week, but temperatures will be falling below normal for a stretch once again. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Be safe, and enjoy as much food and family as you can handle. For everyone that has to work today, we thank you and hope you enjoy the day as well.
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