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Daily Weather Brief for 18 July 2026: New York Conditions and Planning Notes

A source-grounded city weather brief for New York with planning notes for readers.

By Sofia Kaplan · July 18, 2026
Email Reporter
Daily Weather Brief for 18 July 2026: New York Conditions and Planning Notes
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NEW YORK | CGN News is publishing a city weather brief for New York using official National Weather Service forecast data.

Today and tonight

New York: Today — Areas Of Smoke; near 81°F; wind 6 to 13 mph SW; Areas of smoke before 8am, then areas of smoke and a chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then areas of smoke and showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Tonight — Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms; near 73°F; wind 12 to 15 mph W; Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Forecasts can change quickly. Readers should check current National Weather Service forecasts, warnings and local emergency information before making travel, school, work or event decisions.

Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA

What This Means

Readers should treat this as a planning snapshot, not a replacement for official emergency instructions. Check current forecasts, alerts and local authorities before travel, outdoor work, school activities or public events.

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