New Yorkers are bracing for a mixed bag of weather conditions throughout this week, with forecasts predicting varying temperatures and a certainty of rain across the boroughs. According to the National Weather Service, Manhattan is set for partly sunny skies today with highs near 53 degrees and a south wind around 9 to 11 mph. This evening, clouds are expected to increase, bringing a low around 44, as indicated by a detailed forecast published today at forecast.weather.gov.
While no hazardous weather is expected today, come Wednesday, both Manhattan and neighboring Bronx are anticipating a 100% chance of precipitation with substantial winds gusting as high as 38 mph. A detailed forecast for the Bronx, retrieved from forecast.weather.gov, similarly portrays a windy week, with Thursday also bringing a 20 percent chance of showers and a high near 56 degrees.
Over in Brooklyn, a daytime high of 50 degrees with partly sunny skies and a south wind between 9 and 13 mph is being followed by increasing clouds and an overnight low of 42 degrees. As stated by forecast.weather.gov, rain is mainly forecasted for Wednesday afternoon with a near-guaranteed chance of precipitation and strong south winds that may reach up to 40 mph.
Residents in Queens aren't spared from the impending weather either, as they can expect a chance of showers before noon on Wednesday, and then rain, with high temperatures around 55 degrees. According to the borough's local forecast from forecast.weather.gov, winds are expected to be breezy, coming in from the south at 13 to 22 mph and gusting as high as 41 mph.
Staten Island, while sharing similar conditions, sees a slightly lower daytime high for today at 50 degrees with south winds at a gentler pace of 6 to 10 mph. Following the trend, Wednesday will escalate with a chance of showers and rain, with a high near 54 degrees and breezier winds, in a forecast provided by forecast.weather.gov.
In light of the weather situation, the National Weather Service has not activated spotters but advises citizens to stay alert. Although no hazardous weather is meeting NWS warning criteria at the moment, the conditions suggest New Yorkers should prepare for a streak of wet and gusty days ahead. Details on this week's forecast and potential hazards can be found through the Hazardous Weather Outlook at forecast.weather.gov.
