After a mass of Arctic air gripped much of the United States last week, a significant warm-up is expected in the coming days, with some cities anticipating temperature swings of more than 50 degrees. Unseasonably high temperatures are forecasted for various regions, prompting people to make outdoor plans and prompting outdoor spaces to prepare for an increase in visitors.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to potentially disrupt outdoor plans for Long Islanders on Independence Day, with a 60% chance of precipitation in the evening. Some thunderstorms may bring strong wind gusts, but the weather is expected to clear later in the night. Dangerous rip currents are also possible off the South Shore of Long Island. The forecast for the week includes daytime highs in the mid-80s and overnight lows in the high 60s.
Heavy rain and storms are expected to hit the DC area on Memorial Day, potentially dampening outdoor plans. The rain is expected to continue into Tuesday due to a slow-moving upper-level system, but the chances of flooding and severe weather are low. Highs on Monday are expected to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.