Heat Wave Alert: Syracuse May Beat 1952 Record

Syracuse could see a new record high this Tuesday as temperatures climb into the low‑to‑mid 90s, according to local weather officials. The city’s all‑time summer peak of 95°F set in 1952 might be surpassed.

Sunday: Mild, with highs around the mid‑80s and clear skies; nighttime lows hover near the upper 50s to mid‑60s.
Monday: Warm, pushing daytime temperatures into the upper 80s across Central New York while humidity stays moderate.
Tuesday: A powerful high‑pressure system from the Midwest will push heat levels 10–15°F above normal. Strong southwest winds, gusting up to 35 mph—40 mph near Lake Ontario—could offer brief relief.
Wednesday: Temperatures will settle into the upper 80s as cooler air arrives from the north. A slight chance of showers or thunderstorms may appear later Wednesday into Thursday.
Thursday–Friday: By week’s end most spots will cool to mid‑80s; the rest of the week should stay mostly dry.

A series of weak cold fronts will arrive starting Wednesday, dropping temperatures and moving humid air southward.

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