As New Yorkers brace for a string of spring showers across the boroughs, the National Weather Service forecasts a consistent chance of precipitation over the upcoming week. Manhattan is set to experience increasing clouds with a slight chance of showers leading into thunderstorms after 11 p.m. tonight, followed by a humid Friday with highs nearing 81 degrees and a chance of afternoon storms, according to the NWS.
In Brooklyn, similar conditions prevail with patchy fog making a brief appearance before the morning rush and the possibility of thunderstorms later in the day. As posted by the National Weather Service, residents can expect "partly sunny" skies with the mercury rising to 76 degrees on Friday and a 70 percent chance of showers on Saturday.
Meanwhile, in Queens, the weather shifts toward wetter conditions beginning tonight, with thunderstorms likely after nightfall and patches of fog expected before sunrise. The weekend forecast points to a stretch of unsettled weather, with thunderstorms potentially mixing with periods of partial sunshine and a 70 percent chance of rain on Saturday, as per the NWS.
In the Bronx, skies will remain mostly clear today, but a 50 percent chance of showers is expected as night falls. Looking ahead to Friday, the borough can anticipate a high near 81 degrees, with south winds at 6 to 11 mph and gusts reaching up to 21 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
Staten Island residents can expect similar conditions, with rain affecting the area as well. The weekend will see a mix of showers and occasional breaks of clearer skies, with Friday forecasted to reach a high of 78 degrees and thunderstorms likely to occur throughout the weekend.
Despite the forecasted wet weather, the National Weather Service, in its Hazardous Weather Outlook, has stated that no severe conditions are expected to warrant warnings. Officials anticipate no need for spotter activation in the coming days, as the rain's intensity does not pose a significant enough threat to trigger alerts.
