As New Yorkers welcome a varied forecast across the boroughs, Manhattan can expect sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees today, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. Light winds from the south will pick up to 11 to 16 mph as the day progresses. The scene takes a wetter turn tonight with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a low around 67 degrees. Patchy fog is also expected after 5 a.m. Heading into the weekend, Friday looks mostly sunny with a high around 85 degrees in Manhattan. However, residents should prepare to possibly switch their sunglasses for umbrellas as there's a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon.
The prediction for Brooklyn and Queens largely mirrors that of Manhattan, although slightly cooler temperatures are expected with highs hovering near 82 and 78 degrees, respectively, today. The weather outlook indicated chances of precipitation and thunderstorms are identical for the two boroughs.
Meanwhile, the forecast for the Bronx today includes patchy morning fog before 8 a.m., giving way to a sunny day with the mercury tipping up to 80 degrees. Similarly, Staten Island will see an elimination of early fog, leading to a day where temperatures will rise near 77 degrees. The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms remains consistent across Bronx and Staten Island for the upcoming evening and Saturday afternoon.
The National Weather Service also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the New York City area. The notice, as of now, does not foresee any hazardous conditions that necessitate NWS warning criteria for today and the following days through Wednesday. Explorations and travels throughout the coastal waters and across the boroughs are to proceed without any significant weather-imposed hindrance.
