We were on Governor’s Island during the tempest that hit yesterday afternoon and took shelter in a building until we could catch the next ferry back to a more populated island. As the ferry was waiting to depart, the sun came out, casting Brooklyn in beautiful light and creating a magnificent full arc rainbow over […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory right now, another hot and muggy day is taking shape. Today’s forecast looks like a repeat of yesterday. The high will be 87, but the humidity will make it feel like 97. There’s also a chance of thunderstorms, “some severe.” Tonight, we’re looking at “showers and a heavier thunderstorm this […]

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There is major heat and humidity coming today and we can already see it outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory. Today’s forecast says: “Very hot and humid with times of clouds and sun; a thunderstorm in the afternoon.” The high will be 90, but it will fell like 100. Tonight will be warm and humid with […]

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The sun is struggling with clouds outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory early this morning. Meanwhile, the forecast says this will be a hot and muggy day, with the requisite change of thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening to make going to Celebrate Brooklyn or the Coney Island Fireworks an adventure. The high will be 89 […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory this morning there are clouds. The forecast calls for clouds and sunshine with a shower or heavy thunderstorm and more humid. The high will be 83. Tonight there will be some evening showers and thunderstorms; otherwise partly cloudy, warm and humid with a low of 72.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory it looks like a great early summer day is taking shape. The forecast calls for it to be mostly sunny and nice with a high of 84. There isn’t even a chance of thunderstorms noted. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 70.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory at the moment there is bright sun. Today’s forcast calls for “intervals of clouds and sun with a shower or thunderstorm around this afternoon” and a high of 82. There will be some showers and thundershowers around tonight with a low of 65.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory this morning, the sun and clouds are fighting it out. Today’s forecast calls for “intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; humid.” The high will be 82 and it will feel like 90. Tonight will be more evening thunderstorms around. The low will be […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory this morning there is sun, but things are going to change. Here’s the forecast: “Cloudy most of the time with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; humid.” The high will be 77, but it will feel like 85.” Tonight there will be some evening thunderstorms and it will be […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory on this first Saturday of Summer, there is alternating sun and clouds. The forecast calls for it to be “warm with times of clouds and sun.” The high will be 86. Tonight will be “ostly cloudy and more humid; a shower or thunderstorm around late.”–Accuweather

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The weather outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory on this longest day of the year and first day of summer. There will be “More sun than clouds with a shower or thunderstorm in the area this afternoon” and a high of 78. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 64.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory, we’ve got sunny skies and cool temps this morning. Today’s forecast is for skies that are partly sunny with “a shower or thunderstorm around this afternoon.” The high will be 75. Spotty showers and thunderstorms tonight too, with a low of 61.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory this morning, it’s quite nice. Today’s forecast calls for it to be cool with clouds and sun. There is a good chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms coming through. The high will be 73. There will also be some showers and thunderstorms around tonight with a low of 60.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory today, we’re off to a nice start. The forecast calls for it to be less humid with partial sunshine and a high of 78. Tonight will be “clear and moonlit” with a low of 62.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory we’re looking at what would appear to be an unsettled day. The forecast calls for “intervals of clouds and sunshine with a heavy thunderstorm around this afternoon.” The high will be 83. Tonight will feature showers and thunderstorms, with some of them heavy.–Accuweather

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There are clouds and what looks like the threat of continued rain this morning outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory, but the forecast calls for some improvement over yesterday: “Intervals of clouds and sunshine; areas of fog this morning, then becoming less humid.” The high will be 84. Tonight will be clear with a low of […]

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We are seeing the makings of a warm day from the Brooklyn Weather Observatory. The forecast calls for it to be “very warm and humid with times of clouds and sun.” The high will be 88 and it will feel like 93. Tonight will be “Mostly cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory, the sky is blue and the sun is shining. Today’s forecast is suggesting that it will be sunny and warm with a high of 84. Tonight, look for partly cloudy skies and a low of 69.–Accuweather

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory, it’s a beautiful day. The forecast calls for a day that will be “mostly sunny, nice and warm.” The high will be 85. Tonight will be clear with a low of 68.–Accuweather

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The fact that there are only three hard-to-see little green triangles on the map above is a good thing. It’s Con Ed’s map of service problems, which last night looked like something with an outbreak of the measles. This is the view as of 8:15 AM, showing some small remaining problems in Bay Ridge, Dyker […]

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Brit in Brooklyn blogger and GL Contributor Adrian Kinloch has been having a field day taking photos of lightning strikes during some of the nightly thunderstorms rolling through during the just-concluded heat wave. He sent us this photo from last night’s heat wave-ending storms and also posted some photos on BIB.

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory, it’s looking less like a potential oven this morning. The forecast says it’s still going to be hot, but not as brutal as it’s been. It’s calling for a day that will be “mostly sunny, very warm and less humid” with a high of 86. Tonight will be clear with […]

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It will be just as blazing hot today as it’s been the last two days. The forecast: “Very hot and humid with the temperature breaking the record of 95 last set in 1984 with hazy sun.” The high will be 96 and it will feel like 109. There could be some strong thunderstorms around this […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory, there is strong sun. Today’s forecast calls for “Very hot and humid with the temperature tying the record from 1984 with hazy sunshine.” The National Weather Service has issued an “Excessive Heat Warning” from Noon-7PM and one for tomorrow too. The high will be 95 and it will feel like […]

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Outside the Brooklyn Weather Observatory we have the makings of a scorcher. The forecast calls for a day that will be “mostly sunny and humid with the temperature near the record of 95.” Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 1PM-6PM and says “hot and humid conditions will be in place […]

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