As New Yorkers ready their homes for Thanksgiving celebrations, they'll also need to prepare for a mix of weather conditions across the boroughs. The forecast suggests that uninvited showers may grace some of our afternoon skies as we see a 40-50 percent chance of rainfall, as reported by the National Weather Service. It's anticipated that patchy fog will come and go, clouding vision before 10am and then again after 4pm in areas like Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island, with temperatures hovering near 61 degrees.
For those looking to plan their holiday evening, the skies are expected to clear gradually post-rain, dipping temperatures down to the upper 30s, according to the National Weather Service for Manhattan. However, this respite is to swiftly turn brisk as winds are projected to not just only pick up but to significantly increase in speed after midnight, gusting as high as 34 mph in some areas.
Thanksgiving Day itself is forecasted to be "mostly sunny," a brief but welcome reprieve for many. Highs are expected to hover in the mid-40s, with certain spots facing brisk winds and gusts reaching up to 34 mph. Similarly, Friday will bring somewhat sunnier skies but also maintains those breezy conditions with winds potentially gusting over 40 mph.
Looking forward to the weekend, New Yorkers can anticipate clear skies on Saturday but should remain aware that more cloud cover is on its way. Sunday forecasts suggest a 50 percent chance of rain and increasingly cloudy conditions, with highs reaching into the lower 50s. The trend of potential precipitation seems set to continue into the next week, as Monday and Tuesday also come with a chance of rain, according to forecasts for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
While the city may avoid widespread hazardous weather, the waterways of New York will be under close scrutiny as a Gale Watch is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. For details on this advisory, mariners should refer to the Hazardous Weather Outlook, which provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events and any marine watches, warnings, or advisories that are in effect.
