New Yorkers looking to wander the five boroughs this Thanksgiving weekend should prepare for crisp, sunny days and potential rainy interruptions, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. As families gather to carve turkeys and share in gratitude, Manhattanites can expect a breezy Thanksgiving Day with highs near 44 degrees. Meanwhile, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island all will see similar conditions, with Staten Island experiencing slightly stronger gusts up to 33 mph, as per NWS forecasts.
The upcoming days suggest a parade of mostly sunny skies until Sunday when all boroughs roll out a 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm, furthermore Rain likely Sunday night, with a 60 percent chance seen across most areas and lows dipping to the mid-to-upper 30s, the likelihood of rain and potentially snow on Tuesday will remind New Yorkers that winter is nudging at the door, the respective borough forecasts for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island indicated.
For individuals with seafaring plans, a Gale Warning is in effect from tomorrow morning to midnight, those on or planning to be on the water along Long Island Sound and New York Harbor should exercise caution as strong west winds continue to buffet the area, according to a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service.
Despite the lively wind and impending rain, no hazardous weather that meets NWS warning criteria is expected on land through Tuesday, ensuring that while umbrellas might be a necessary accessory for part of the weekend, no major weather disturbances are set to overshadow the joyous bustle of holiday festivities in the city, as flits of potential rain and snow meld into the ordinary fabric of the season, the outlooks provide New Yorkers with the foresight necessary to navigate through the poetic dance of autumn's last stand and winter's subtle entrance.
