New Yorkers can expect a smattering of weather conditions this week, with forecasts predicting a mix of sunny days, potential showers, and thunderstorms across the city's boroughs. The National Weather Service expects Manhattan to enjoy mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 79 degrees, while tonight will remain mostly clear with a temperature dropping to around 62 degrees.
Over in Brooklyn, the day started with some patchy fog before making way for more sun and a high near 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A calm wind is set to pick up in the afternoon, reaching speeds of 5 to 9 mph. Similar conditions are in store for Queens, where there's also mostly sunny weather, with calm winds becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service reports that the Bronx will see patchy fog dissipating before 8 am, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high near 79 degrees. Staten Island's weather follows suit, clearing patchy fog in the morning, and progressing to mostly sunny conditions with the thermometer climbing to about 75 degrees, as per National Weather Service forecasts.
As the week continues, residents should prepare for a chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night across the city, with the chance of precipitation hovering around 50 percent for most areas. Moving into the weekend, a 50 percent chance of showers is expected Saturday afternoon, with slightly higher chances of rainfall during the night. The varied forecasts, as detailed by the National Weather Service for different boroughs, such as Queens, Bronx, and Manhattan, emphasize that while the sun will often be shining, the umbrellas should not be stowed away just yet.
Despite the potential rain, the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook suggests that the upcoming weather will not reach the criteria necessary to prompt warnings. New York City residents and visitors are advised to enjoy the sun while it's out, and stay tuned to local forecasts for updates on the sporadic showers and thunderstorms breaking through the otherwise calm early September days.
