New Yorkers should prepare for a week of unpredictable weather across the boroughs. The National Weather Service reports that Manhattan has a 20% chance of showers today, with patchy fog expected to clear by noon. The overcast conditions will continue into the night, with ongoing chances of showers and the development of fog in some areas. Monday is expected to bring a 50% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with temperatures reaching a high of around 68 degrees.
Nearby Brooklyn is expecting a similar forecast, with a 20% chance of showers today that will taper off by early afternoon before returning after 8 p.m., according to the NWS. The weather pattern remains steady throughout the week, with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms increasing on Monday, as south winds strengthen to around 14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. The ever-changing skies reflect the city’s unpredictable spring weather, making way for a sunny Tuesday.
In Queens, the weather is similar, with Monday also bringing chances of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds will shift from the south to the northwest after midnight, and precipitation is expected to range between three-quarters of an inch to one inch. The forecast for the Bronx is comparable, predicting a similarly wet and windy start to the week, as per the NWS.
Staten Island residents can expect a similar pattern, with possible thunderstorms late Monday followed by a break on Tuesday with sunny skies. The National Weather Service reports that as the week progresses, forecasts for all boroughs suggest partly sunny conditions, with a 50 percent chance of showers by Wednesday night.
The NWS also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region, warning of possible damaging wind gusts from thunderstorms late Monday, particularly across northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. Additionally, coastal areas, including Southern Fairfield and Southern Westchester, are under a Coastal Flood Advisory, as significant waterfront impacts may transpire.
