New Yorkers are facing a series of tumultuous weather conditions across the boroughs, with forecasts predicting a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and windy chills set to touch down starting this afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a detailed forecast for Manhattan, with heavy winds reaching 16 to 21 mph—gusts potentially hitting 38 mph. A considerable 90% chance of precipitation will bring new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible, as reported by the weather.gov forecast for Manhattan, NY.
Similarly, residents in Brooklyn will not be spared by the impending bluster. Attributed to a breezy inundation from the south, winds are set to increase from 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon, with gusts again as high as 38 mph, and a steady temperature around 51 tonight according to the weather.gov forecast for Brooklyn, NY. Showers and thunderstorms are also expected to precede a 100% chance of precipitation later in the evening.
Queens forecasts mirror these conditions closely, with a high near 55 today and breezy south winds that are 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph, as emphasized by the weather.gov forecast for Queens, NY. The weather service also noted a 100% chance of precipitation with potentially up to three-quarters of an inch possible tonight.
For residents up in The Bronx, an identical pattern persists. A high near 56 today combined with south winds coming that start at 9 to 14 mph "increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon," could see gusts up to 37 mph, painting a jagged portrait of the day's weather as described by the weather.gov forecast for Bronx, NY. Tonight's weather will be accompanied by showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 pm.
Staten Island should brace for similar unforgiving weather. Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm today. Winds accelerate from 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon, with gusts likely reaching 37 mph. This commotion will give way to a chillier night, with lows around 47 as detailed in the weather.gov forecast for Staten Island, NY.
Amidst this sweeping gale, the National Weather Service has also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook across New York City. As of now, "No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria" for the next few days, providing some reassurance amidst a bout of rough conditions, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook report. Gale Warnings and Watches are in effect for the coastal areas surrounding the city, specifically until 4 AM Thursday and again from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, signifying tumultuous times ahead for those taking to the seas around New York's shoreline.
