Residents of New York City are advised to brace for a bout of blustery weather, with a Wind Advisory in effect across the five boroughs—encapsulating Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The National Weather Service cautions that from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday, strong westerly winds could make for hazardous conditions.
Manhattan, according to the National Weather Service, is expected to experience a slight chance of showers with a peak temperature near 52°F before it begins to drop. Wind gusts may reach as high as 29 mph, as detailed by NWS Manhattan. Brooklyn's forecast follows a similar pattern—an early 20 percent chance of showers, temperatures up to 51, and strong wind gusts up to 45 mph at night, as per NWS Brooklyn. Queens is not to be spared, with its citizens experiencing roughly the same conditions as Manhattan and Brooklyn, and winds peaking at 46 mph gusts, according to NWS Queens.
The Bronx mirrors the forecasts of its neighboring regions, facing its own slight chances of showers today, with a notable drop in temperatures as the day progresses, and aggressive winds gusting to 46 mph later tonight, as reported by NWS Bronx. Staten Island is in for an elevated high of 52 with a chance of showers before 9 AM and then again post 1 PM, alongside a windy night that has gusts also clocking up to 45 mph, as indicated by NWS Staten Island.
All boroughs should anticipate a sunny Friday with temperatures hovering near 50 degrees, but the wind chill in the morning may make it feel significantly colder. Gale warnings are also in effect for marine areas, including New York Harbor, with the advisory stating dense fog until 9 AM EST this morning followed by the potential for gale-force winds from this evening through to 6 PM EST Friday, as mentioned by the National Weather Service New York, NY. As the wind advisory persists, New Yorkers are reminded to secure loose objects and exercise caution when commuting, especially on bridges and in high-profile vehicles.
