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They would still need approval to move it elsewhere in the Park.

JFK: 1983 NYC: 1944, 1949, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1966

Yes. While in Iceland a few years ago, the extent of the glacial retreat was stunning. In Portland, ME there are signs all along the waterfront noting the rising sea level and QR codes to learn more. The same can be found on Boston’s waterfront. While sailing on the Gulf of Maine, the boat’s captain stated that the Gulf is among the world’s fastest warming bodies of water and that the warming is having a noticeable impact on lobsters/fish (many are shifting north to the colder Canadian waters; sharks are following them north). I decided to press the issue so that cause-and-effect would be discussed and asked why the waters are warming so fast. He correctly said climate change is responsible and that the change has been very fast. All of these developments show that the warming is real, not an artifact of statistical adjustments in temperatures.

Despite a cool start, August will likely be warmer than normal overall. There will be additional opportunities for 90+ heat especially after the 10th.

Kennebunkport as the rain moves in.

Lion’s Mane Jellyfish (Rockland, ME):

I avoided the forecast smoke in Downeast Maine. The smoke has passed west of the Camden-Rockland areas. It’s a gorgeous sun-filled day with a refreshing sea breeze.

78 and sunny off Camden, ME. There’s a refreshing sea breeze.

I don’t believe he is aware of the origins and flaws of the chart. Moreover, he isn’t a troll. In the meantime, a photo from Stonington, ME where it got to 84. Portland hit a record-tying 91, but the heat was tempered here thanks to some showers and considerable cloud cover. The clouds broke during the late afternoon.

Newark: 100 (old record: 99, 2016)

Congratulations on your wife’s pregnancy.

I was told that it was an I.T. issue, but no further details were provided.

Thank you. I will have to check it out once I get back from Maine next week.

Is that Xmacis?

Mostly XMacis.

Philadelphia had a nice snowstorm on December 8, 2013. People were caught by surprise. I was there and snapped this photo of Independence Hall.

Not very warm. Up to 1944, it was the 33rd warmest or 17th coolest summer. Through 2024, it is the 108th warmest or 22nd coolest summer.

Sign of the times in Portland, ME:

I am truly sorry to learn of your father’s passing. He was a very good person who helped make this place special. May he rest in peace and may his memory always brighten the world.

It was July 8, 2024.

If so, the last time Central Park was warmer than Bridgeport, Islip, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark was May 1.

Thanks Bluewave. I will have to check out Nickerson Beach.

Yes. I tweeted about it. It was also the second this year (March 6: 72-62 was the other).

I just arrived in Newport on the first leg of my vacation. However, 1885-86 had 31.9” of snow. Its biggest snowstorm was 5.3”.

Parts of the region saw the mercury soar into the lower 90s today. LaGuardia Airport (92°) and Newark (94°) both reached 90° or above. A front will cross the region this evening. It could trigger some scattered showers and thundershowers. Behind the front, it will turn cooler and much less humid for tomorrow through the middle of next week. Tomorrow through Wednesday should feature bright sunshine, low humidity, and pleasant temperatures topping out mainly in the lower 80s. Low temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday morning should be in the lower and middle 60s in New York City. Some outlying areas could see lows fall into the upper 50s, especially on Tuesday morning. A brief surge of heat is likely for Thursday through Saturday. Much of the region will see the temperature top out near or above 90° during these days. Friday will likely be the hottest day with temperatures reaching the middle 90s in New York City and upper 90s to near 100° in the hot spots, including Newark. Afterward, it will turn cooler, but readings will likely remain somewhat above normal. The ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly was +0.4°C and the Region 3.4 anomaly was 0.1°C for the week centered around July 9. For the past six weeks, the ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly has averaged +0.52°C and the ENSO Region 3.4 anomaly has averaged +0.07°C. Neutral ENSO conditions will likely continue through the summer. The SOI was +14.28 today. The preliminary Arctic Oscillation (AO) was -0.456 today. Based on sensitivity analysis applied to the latest guidance, there is an implied 80% probability that New York City will have a warmer than normal July (1991-2020 normal). July will likely finish with a mean temperature near 79.1° (1.6° above normal).