Staten Island residents can expect warm temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees on Wednesday, with a potential for thunderstorms developing Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service forecast indicates a warm day on Wednesday with mostly clear skies and light southeast winds. Temperatures will climb to near 80 degrees, with humidity levels dropping to 30-40% in the afternoon. A cold front approaching Thursday night brings the possibility of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with the best chance of rainfall occurring in the evening and overnight hours.
On Thursday, temperatures will remain warm, reaching the low 80s. Winds will increase to 10-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, particularly along coastal areas. The National Weather Service warns of potential thunderstorm activity, though most precipitation is expected to be light and dissipate by Friday morning.
The weekend forecast shows continued unsettled weather, with another cold front crossing the area Saturday evening.
Temperatures will remain slightly above seasonal averages, with a gradual cooling trend expected by Sunday. Residents should be prepared for potential brief shower activity and shifting wind patterns.
By early next week, high pressure is expected to build in, bringing drier conditions and temperatures returning to near normal for early September.
A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.

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