New Yorkers are pulling out their umbrellas and rain boots today as forecasts for various boroughs anticipate a consistent theme of rain and gusty winds. According to the National Weather Service, Manhattan is expected to see rain mainly after 2 p.m. with an 90% chance of precipitation and less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible. Brooklyn's predictions are slightly earlier with rain expected mainly after 1 p.m., accompanied by east winds around 15 mph.
Queens and the Bronx are also bracing for similar conditions; Queens anticipates rain after 11 a.m. today and in the Bronx after 2 p.m., though Downing said though the temperatures hover in the mid-50s across both boroughs, according to their respective forecasts.
Staten Island might get a bit more wind, with east winds 15 to 17 mph changing the way the rain falls, but the overall gist is the same: a wet and windy lead into the weekend. Staten Island is the only borough forecasted to have a temperature deviating slightly, hitting a steady temperature around 58.
The rainfall isn't just a drizzle; tonight's expected precipitation could be between a half and three quarters of an inch, as outlined for Staten Island and other boroughs, the consistency is striking, reflecting a region-wide weather pattern engulfing New York City. As for temperatures, they will remain steady in the mid-50s tonight.
Loading up on that note of caution, the National Weather Service has not currently issued any hazardous weather alerts for New York City, in their Hazardous Weather Outlook, they maintain that no hazardous weather "is expected at this time" that would meet their warning criteria, though they've put a Gale Watch in effect from Thursday morning through afternoon for certain Atlantic coastal waters. New Yorkers are suggested to keep an eye on NOAA Weather Radio or the NWS website for more information about potential hazards.
As Memorial Day approaches, hopeful picnickers and travelers might look forward to the partly sunny skies predicted with a high near 71, though a 30 percent chance of showers could put a damper on outdoor festivities.
