Labor Day weekend forecast predicts excellent weather, perfect for enjoying the ocean.
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, the Mid-Atlantic region is set to experience unseasonably pleasant weather, providing an inviting conclusion to the summer season. With no tropical storms or rip currents impacting the area, conditions appear ideal for outdoor activities from Cape May Point to Quakertown. According to meteorologist Eric Hoeflich of the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, this year’s farewell to summer will be characterized by clear skies, mild temperatures, and warm waters.
Forecasts indicate high temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s throughout the weekend, with Philadelphia potentially reaching 80 degrees on Labor Day itself. This aligns with the city’s annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade, set to take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue. At the Jersey Shore, surf temperatures have also been favorable, reported as approximately 75 degrees near Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
Despite concerns that typically accompany the end of summer, meteorological assessments suggest the absence of hurricanes or tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean, leading to a low risk of rip currents for beachgoers. The warm surf temperatures are consistent with a trend witnessed throughout the summer, which may rank among the top six for average water temperatures since records began in 1912, according to Jim Eberwine, a marine specialist and emergency management chief in Absecon.
Conversely, August has seen a notable shift toward cooler temperatures across land areas. Following a period of extreme heat in July and a streak of six consecutive days exceeding 90 degrees in August, the forecasted highs for the coming days align more closely with the seasonal averages expected in the latter half of September. If these trends persist, Philadelphia could officially record its coolest August since 2014, necessitated by north winds ushering in chilled air.
The Climate Prediction Center has released updated forecasts indicating a likelihood of below-normal temperatures persisting through September 11 for much of the eastern United States. Meanwhile, the anticipated precipitation levels remain uncertain, described as a “coin flip” by the Climate Prediction Center. Recent forecasts from the National Weather Service predict a lack of rain through next Thursday, raising concerns about emerging dry conditions, particularly in Cape May County and portions of western Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties, which are classified as “abnormally dry.”
To date in August, rainfall has measured only 1.73 inches, significantly below the seasonal average. Nonetheless, anecdotal evidence suggests that many residents are content to enjoy the dry weather this weekend, even as they remain mindful of the oncoming seasonal changes.
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