The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for New York City, effective from 4 p.m. this afternoon until 6 p.m. EST Tuesday, along with gale warnings for nearby coastal waters. Strong winds may reach gusts up to 46 mph in certain boroughs. In Manhattan, mostly cloudy skies are expected today with a high near 33°F and wind chill values between 15°F and 20°F. Similar conditions are forecasted for Brooklyn, where gusts could also reach 46 mph.
The forecast for Queens indicates a 30% chance of snow after 1 a.m. on Wednesday night and on Monday. On New Year’s Day, there is a 20% chance of snow before 1 p.m., followed by mostly sunny conditions. The holiday is expected to provide a brief break in an otherwise breezy week.
Similar forecasts are expected across the boroughs. In the Bronx, tonight’s low will be around 24°F, with a 30% chance of snow on Monday. In Staten Island, temperatures are forecasted to drop to around 19°F Thursday night, following a 20% chance of snow before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates that no additional weather meeting warning criteria is anticipated from Wednesday through Monday. Current forecasts show that the gusty start to the week is not likely to continue throughout the period. Weather spotters have been informed that activation is not anticipated at this time, suggesting that the forecasted wind event, while notable, will not intensify further.
