New Yorkers, brace yourselves for a wet transition into the new year as the weather forecasts across the boroughs anticipate a series of rainy days ahead. According to the National Weather Service, Manhattan is gearing up for sunny skies today with a chill in the air, but come the weekend, rain showers are likely to take over. While today's high hovers near 35 degrees, Sunday and Monday will see temperatures reaching up to 56 degrees, with rain likely before 1 p.m on Monday.
Shifting the focus to Brooklyn, the weather pattern isn't too dissimilar, as clear night skies are expected to give way to cloudy conditions and rain probabilities escalating to around 70% by Saturday night. Details obtained from the National Weather Service, specify that the borough will see similar temperatures to Manhattan, though Friday night's rain chance is slightly less at a 20 percent likelihood.
Over in Queens, lighter winds and cloudy Fridays are on the horizon with a steady increase in rain chances through the weekend, culminating in a near certainty of rain by Sunday night, as reported by the National Weather Service. The weather forecast aligns with neighboring boroughs, predicting rain and highs in the mid-50s as the new week commences.
Not to be left out, the Bronx is in for a similar blend of sun and clouds with temperatures slightly cooler today at a high near 34 degrees. According to the National Weather Service's forecast, rain is set to drench the borough beginning Saturday with high chances extending through Monday. As New Year's Day approaches, locals should keep umbrellas at hand with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Staten Island’s sunshine today will give way to incoming rain, with the weekend forecast from the National Weather Service calling for precipitation. Rain is expected before 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by showers throughout the day. Sunday will see temperatures reaching a high of 56°F, accompanied by continued rain.
For those concerned about severe weather alerts, the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook offers some clarity. The latest report states, "No hazardous weather is expected at this time" for the New York City area, providing assurance that no extreme weather events are anticipated for the city and its surrounding coastal waters as the year concludes.
