http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/02/nyregion/new-york-today-labor-day-weather.html 2016-09-05 09:44:07 New York Today: So Long, Sweaty Summer Friday: Hurricane Hermine, activities over Labor Day weekend, and the derechos of 1998. === Updated, 11:34 a.m. Good morning on this ominous The skies in this (unofficial) last weekend of summer are looking temperamental. Expect a dazzling day today, with a The silver lining: This might be just the medicine we need. New York is thirsty. We’re in the midst of a We’ve had a hotter and drier summer than normal, said Summer in the city averages roughly 74 degrees, Ms. Buccola told us, but this year, we clocked in near 77. And we normally get almost 13.5 inches of rain, but this summer, we got just under 12. While this might seem like splitting hairs, periods of unusually persistent dry weather can cause serious problems such as crop damage or water supply shortages in streams or reservoirs, she explained. “New York City is in a moderate drought right now, and we have been for So make the best of this little wet streak — especially today — and close your computer, power down your electronics and get outside. Here’s what else is happening: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Saturday • • • • • • • Sunday • • • • • • • Labor Day • • • • • • • • • • • • • This Labor Day might not offer the best weather in the world, but be thankful it’s not 1998. On Labor Day weekend that year, New York was hit with a weather phenomenon known as a derecho, “a line of intense and widespread, fast-moving windstorms,” said “They move across a great distance, and their most noteworthy feature is damaging winds.” Very damaging, in the case of 1998. The storm generated at least two tornadoes in the area, Writing for The Times, So 18 years later, thank New York Today won’t be published on Monday, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday. New York Today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a.m. till late morning. You can For updates throughout the day, What would you like to see here to start your day? Post a comment, Follow the New York Today columnists, You can find the latest New York Today at