New Yorkers will get one last taste of summer on Wednesday, with highs near 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 C) and a chance of a late-day shower, before the weather turns sharply colder later in the week, according to the ABC7/AccuWeather forecast.
Thursday is expected to be cooler and drier, with a high around 64 F (18 C). On Friday, temperatures climb back to about 72 F (22 C) before a powerful cold front sweeps through in the afternoon or evening, bringing rain, gusty winds and possibly a thunderstorm.

A 25-degree plunge
Temperatures could fall by as much as 25 degrees between Friday afternoon and Friday night. Saturday will be windy and chilly, with highs struggling to reach the low 50s (around 11 C) and gusts of 35 to 40 mph making it feel more like the 40s. Sunday brings calmer winds and plenty of sunshine, though highs stay in the 50s.
Temperatures are forecast to rebound gradually early next week, reaching about 61 F on Monday and 65 F on Tuesday.
What to do
Residents are advised to carry an umbrella on Friday, dress in layers for the weekend and secure balcony furniture and other loose outdoor items ahead of the gusty winds.