The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy Columbus Day in Manhattan, with consistent precipitation and windy conditions throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to remain near 60 degrees, accompanied by northeast winds around 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 34 mph.
Rain is expected to continue tonight, mainly before 11 p.m., with overcast skies remaining in place. Temperatures will hold steady near 58 degrees. Northeasterly winds will persist at 16 to 18 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 30 mph. The chance of rain stands at 70 percent, according to the NWS.
For Tuesday, a slight chance of rain remains in the forecast, mainly before 2 p.m., with a 20 percent probability of precipitation. Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy, and the high temperature will be near 64 degrees. Winds from the north will ease slightly but remain noticeable at around 15 mph.
By Tuesday night, conditions are expected to improve with partly cloudy skies and lighter north winds between 7 and 9 mph. Temperatures will drop to around 54 degrees. Looking ahead, Wednesday's forecast indicates mostly sunny skies with a high near 67 degrees. Winds will shift to the northwest, ranging from 9 to 14 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 24 mph.
Wednesday night will bring mostly clear skies with a low near 45 degrees. Thursday is forecasted to be sunny with a high around 60 degrees. Friday will continue with sunny conditions and a high of 63 degrees. Clear skies are likely to persist into Saturday, which is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures rising to around 69 degrees. Sunday’s forecast calls for a high of 73 degrees.
