NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- Whew, these dog days of April!
New York City broke a decades-old weather record Thursday amid blazing heat some 30 degrees above the average.
Forecasters anticipate Friday will be another scorcher, though temps will be slightly cooler than Thursday.
The temperature reached a high of 89 by 2:30 p.m. in Central Park, topping the previous record of 88 set 46 years ago on April 13, 1977. It was set to get to about 90.
RealFeels hit a sizzling 95 amid the unseasonable temps, according to AccuWeather.
The average high for Central Park around this time of year is just 61.
Thursday was not only hot but sunny and dry, adding to the risk of wildfires in the Tri-State.
In New Jersey, crews were already in a days-long battle to stop two wildfires, including one with a 200-foot wall of flames.
Temps topped 90 in the suburbs of New Jersey Thursday, while areas along the coast of Long Island and Connecticut stuck to the 70s or low 80s.
Lows will only drop to a mild 65 in the city overnight before another punch of potentially record-setting temps returns Friday.
While Friday will be a bit cooler, the high is expected to at least tie the 1941 record of 85 degrees. RealFeels will approach 90.
It's otherwise partly sunny Friday ahead of a cooler and wetter weekend.
Clouds arrive Saturday, when a couple of showers are forecasted in the afternoon. The high will be 68.
Lows settle back to the 50s on Saturday night.
Plan for a morning shower Sunday followed by a cloudy day. The high will be around 65.
Next week will feel more like spring, with a couple of showers Monday and then a mix of sun and clouds through the workweek. Highs should be in the 60s most of the week—a full 20 to 30 degrees cooler!
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