Wildfire Conditions, Frost Tonight: Weather for Brewster, Southeast

The National Service has issued two statements about weather in Brewster and Southeast:

• Special Weather Statement
• Hazardous Weather Outlook

“A very strong NW breeze will usher in clouds and a few scattered rain showers across the Hudson Valley, says Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. “It’s even cold enough, that some of our higher elevations will see snow showers mixing in. This is all thanks to a very strong dip in the jet stream (at least for late April). Cold air is diving out of Canada, and the northern half of the US is experiencing well below average temperatures.”

High temperatures on Thursday are projected to be 10 to 20 degrees below average across the region.

“Couple that with the strong winds out of the northwest… and it’s going to feel more like early March than late April,” Potter said.

The NWS also warns that the high and gusty winds coupled with low humidity could quickly spread any wildfires that develop.

Here’s the forecast for Brewster:

Today-A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight-Patchy frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 8 mph.

Friday-Patchy frost before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph.

Friday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 6 to 10 mph.SaturdaySunny, with a high near 59. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Sunday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday-Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

MAP: AccuWeather.com