Weather forecast for NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles and other coronavirus hotspots
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John Murphy, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Apr 6, 2020 8:09 PM EDT
A police officer directs cars into a coronavirus testing facility at Georgia Tech Monday, April 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Weather will continue to be a key factor in areas with a higher number of COVID-19 cases. AccuWeather reporters have given readers a look at studies that explore the effects that warmer weather and increased sunlight may have on the spread of COVID-19.
New York City continues to grow in cases, with the total now at 72,000. A rainy Wednesday will lead to a cooldown as the week continues. Temperatures will dip into the 30s on Friday night with daytime temperatures reaching only the low 50s on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Philadelphia exceeded 3,700 cases over the weekend, continuing the upward trend of COVID-19 cases. Philadelphia is expected to have warm weather on Wednesday with highs in the 70s and a chance of a rain shower. It will start to cool off after Wednesday as rain clears away. Temperatures may drop as low as the 30s Friday night with daytime highs in the mid-50s from Friday to Saturday before another warmup arrives on Sunday.
Boston remains a hotspot along the East Coast with over 2,900 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The weather will make going out for essential items less comfortable as temperatures are expected to take a tumble on Wednesday and Thursday, with daytime highs in the 40s and rain showers developing. Some relief in the weather will start Saturday as temperatures rise into the low-50s for Saturday and near 60 for Sunday.
This COVID-19 testing center in Los Angeles County, California, breaks down how testing for the coronavirus via a drive-thru works on April 6.
Miami still remains as one of the largest hotspots in the southern United States, with over 4,000 cases. The weather around Miami will remain sunny and warm with highs in the upper 80s on Wednesday and increasing into the 90s for Thursday and Friday, with a slight chance of storms on Friday. The weekend will start with a cooldown as temperatures recede into the mid-80s for Saturday and Sunday.
In New Orleans, cases surged above 4,500, and the city is considered one of the largest hotspots for COVID-19 in the southern U.S. Conditions are expected to be warm on Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s into Thursday before going down to the 70s for the weekend. Thunderstorms are possible every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Houston recorded more increases in cases and has now become the largest hotspot for COVID-19 in Texas, with over 1,800 cases. Warm and stormy weather will make things challenging for those in the area trying to get essential activities done. On Wednesday, highs will rise into the 90s, and AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures could approach the upper 90s. Temperatures will start to drop on Thursday due to storms in the area. More comfortable weather with highs in the 70s is expected on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
A woman wearing a protective face mask and gloves walks near the Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as the "Bean," in downtown Chicago, Saturday, March 28, 2020. The city has closed access to the popular attraction amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago remains the largest hotspot for COVID-19 in the Midwest with over 8,700 confirmed cases. After severe storms may erupt into Tuesday night, Wednesday is expected to be cool and rainy with temperatures in the lower 60s. The temperature will then sharply decline into Thursday and Friday with daytime highs in the 40s and an overnight low on Thursday dipping to near freezing. Cloud cover is expected to increase Friday into Saturday, and Sunday's high temperatures will be in the 40s.
Detroit has become the second largest spot for coronavirus cases in the Midwest, exceeding 8,200 reports. Wednesday may be the best day to do essential activities as temperatures will be in the mid-60s with sunshine. Thursday will start a sharp decline in temperatures that will continue into Friday, which will leave daytime highs in the 40s and a nighttime low in the 20s. Temperatures will slowly start to rise, reaching the low 50s on Saturday and Sunday with increasing cloud cover.
Indianapolis approached 2,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and sharp weather changes may add challenges. Similar to Chicago, the city will lie in the path of potentially damaging storms into Tuesday night. Wednesday will be the best day as temperatures will be in the 70s under a mostly sunny sky. Colder air will arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday with highs dipping into the 50s, then the 40s on Friday before bottoming out in the low-30s overnight on Friday. Warmer air will slowly return on Saturday, and Sunday's high will approach the 50s with cloudy skies.
Milwaukee has emerged as another hotspot in the Midwest with over 1,300 confirmed cases. Milwaukee residents will see a pattern similar to Detroit's with the weather being the warmest on Wednesday before temperatures plummet on Thursday. Wednesday will bring rain showers before a dry Thursday. Overnight temperatures on Thursday will dip to around freezing. Daytime highs on Friday will be around the mid-40s as cloudy skies continue into the weekend for Saturday before clearing out for Sunday.
Los Angeles remained the largest coronavirus hotspot along the West Coast with over 6,300 cases. Unseasonably cool weather will develop around Los Angeles on Wednesday with temperatures reaching only the low 60s with some rain showers possible. Cool, wet weather will stay for Thursday before clearing out on Friday, when temperatures will start to rebound to the mid-60s. Low clouds will develop around the area on Saturday and Sunday with daytime highs in the 60s.
Seattle has over 3,300 cases of COVID-19, making it fall behind only Los Angeles for most cases along the West coast. The weather in Seattle may help those who need to perform essential activities in the area. Wednesday through Friday are expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid-60s. Overnight lows on Wednesday will be in the upper 30s. On Saturday, a cooldown will start around the region as high temperatures dip into the 50s and continue into Sunday. A couple of showers will be possible both days of the weekend.
Las Vegas has had over 1,600 cases of coronavirus, and the cooler air may provide a relief for those needing to go outside for essential activities. Stormy weather may impact the region on Wednesday and Thursday, but daytime highs will be in the lower 60s. Cloud cover will decrease going into Friday when a warmup will bring temperatures into the 70s on Friday and back into the 80s for Saturday. The weekend will be mostly sunny with highs peaking in the mid-80s on Sunday.
Phoenix has risen as a hotspot for the virus in recent weeks as cases soared above 1,400. Much like Los Angeles, Phoenix is expected to experience below-average temperatures. Wednesday will bring a chance of rain and thunderstorms with highs in the mid-70s. Showers could persist Thursday with highs near 70 and lows in the 40s. A warming trend will bring temperatures back to around average by Saturday with highs near 80. Similar conditions will last into Sunday.
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Weather forecast for NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles and other coronavirus hotspots
By John Murphy, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Apr 6, 2020 8:09 PM EDT
A police officer directs cars into a coronavirus testing facility at Georgia Tech Monday, April 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Weather will continue to be a key factor in areas with a higher number of COVID-19 cases. AccuWeather reporters have given readers a look at studies that explore the effects that warmer weather and increased sunlight may have on the spread of COVID-19.
Northeast
New York City continues to grow in cases, with the total now at 72,000. A rainy Wednesday will lead to a cooldown as the week continues. Temperatures will dip into the 30s on Friday night with daytime temperatures reaching only the low 50s on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Philadelphia exceeded 3,700 cases over the weekend, continuing the upward trend of COVID-19 cases. Philadelphia is expected to have warm weather on Wednesday with highs in the 70s and a chance of a rain shower. It will start to cool off after Wednesday as rain clears away. Temperatures may drop as low as the 30s Friday night with daytime highs in the mid-50s from Friday to Saturday before another warmup arrives on Sunday.
Boston remains a hotspot along the East Coast with over 2,900 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The weather will make going out for essential items less comfortable as temperatures are expected to take a tumble on Wednesday and Thursday, with daytime highs in the 40s and rain showers developing. Some relief in the weather will start Saturday as temperatures rise into the low-50s for Saturday and near 60 for Sunday.
This COVID-19 testing center in Los Angeles County, California, breaks down how testing for the coronavirus via a drive-thru works on April 6.
South
Miami still remains as one of the largest hotspots in the southern United States, with over 4,000 cases. The weather around Miami will remain sunny and warm with highs in the upper 80s on Wednesday and increasing into the 90s for Thursday and Friday, with a slight chance of storms on Friday. The weekend will start with a cooldown as temperatures recede into the mid-80s for Saturday and Sunday.
In New Orleans, cases surged above 4,500, and the city is considered one of the largest hotspots for COVID-19 in the southern U.S. Conditions are expected to be warm on Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s into Thursday before going down to the 70s for the weekend. Thunderstorms are possible every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Houston recorded more increases in cases and has now become the largest hotspot for COVID-19 in Texas, with over 1,800 cases. Warm and stormy weather will make things challenging for those in the area trying to get essential activities done. On Wednesday, highs will rise into the 90s, and AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures could approach the upper 90s. Temperatures will start to drop on Thursday due to storms in the area. More comfortable weather with highs in the 70s is expected on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Midwest
A woman wearing a protective face mask and gloves walks near the Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as the "Bean," in downtown Chicago, Saturday, March 28, 2020. The city has closed access to the popular attraction amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago remains the largest hotspot for COVID-19 in the Midwest with over 8,700 confirmed cases. After severe storms may erupt into Tuesday night, Wednesday is expected to be cool and rainy with temperatures in the lower 60s. The temperature will then sharply decline into Thursday and Friday with daytime highs in the 40s and an overnight low on Thursday dipping to near freezing. Cloud cover is expected to increase Friday into Saturday, and Sunday's high temperatures will be in the 40s.
Detroit has become the second largest spot for coronavirus cases in the Midwest, exceeding 8,200 reports. Wednesday may be the best day to do essential activities as temperatures will be in the mid-60s with sunshine. Thursday will start a sharp decline in temperatures that will continue into Friday, which will leave daytime highs in the 40s and a nighttime low in the 20s. Temperatures will slowly start to rise, reaching the low 50s on Saturday and Sunday with increasing cloud cover.
Indianapolis approached 2,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and sharp weather changes may add challenges. Similar to Chicago, the city will lie in the path of potentially damaging storms into Tuesday night. Wednesday will be the best day as temperatures will be in the 70s under a mostly sunny sky. Colder air will arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday with highs dipping into the 50s, then the 40s on Friday before bottoming out in the low-30s overnight on Friday. Warmer air will slowly return on Saturday, and Sunday's high will approach the 50s with cloudy skies.
Milwaukee has emerged as another hotspot in the Midwest with over 1,300 confirmed cases. Milwaukee residents will see a pattern similar to Detroit's with the weather being the warmest on Wednesday before temperatures plummet on Thursday. Wednesday will bring rain showers before a dry Thursday. Overnight temperatures on Thursday will dip to around freezing. Daytime highs on Friday will be around the mid-40s as cloudy skies continue into the weekend for Saturday before clearing out for Sunday.
West Coast
Los Angeles remained the largest coronavirus hotspot along the West Coast with over 6,300 cases. Unseasonably cool weather will develop around Los Angeles on Wednesday with temperatures reaching only the low 60s with some rain showers possible. Cool, wet weather will stay for Thursday before clearing out on Friday, when temperatures will start to rebound to the mid-60s. Low clouds will develop around the area on Saturday and Sunday with daytime highs in the 60s.
Seattle has over 3,300 cases of COVID-19, making it fall behind only Los Angeles for most cases along the West coast. The weather in Seattle may help those who need to perform essential activities in the area. Wednesday through Friday are expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid-60s. Overnight lows on Wednesday will be in the upper 30s. On Saturday, a cooldown will start around the region as high temperatures dip into the 50s and continue into Sunday. A couple of showers will be possible both days of the weekend.
Southwest
Las Vegas has had over 1,600 cases of coronavirus, and the cooler air may provide a relief for those needing to go outside for essential activities. Stormy weather may impact the region on Wednesday and Thursday, but daytime highs will be in the lower 60s. Cloud cover will decrease going into Friday when a warmup will bring temperatures into the 70s on Friday and back into the 80s for Saturday. The weekend will be mostly sunny with highs peaking in the mid-80s on Sunday.
Phoenix has risen as a hotspot for the virus in recent weeks as cases soared above 1,400. Much like Los Angeles, Phoenix is expected to experience below-average temperatures. Wednesday will bring a chance of rain and thunderstorms with highs in the mid-70s. Showers could persist Thursday with highs near 70 and lows in the 40s. A warming trend will bring temperatures back to around average by Saturday with highs near 80. Similar conditions will last into Sunday.
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