New York City wakes up mostly cloudy this morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to around 40°F and an afternoon high expected in the low 50s. The daytime hours should stay mainly dry with lighter winds, so any outdoor plans are safe for now. Just do yourself a favor and keep an umbrella nearby if you are heading out tonight, because the quiet stretch does not last.
Late Night Into Monday: Rain, Gusts and Marine Alerts
Late tonight, a warm front lifts through the region and flips the switch to a wetter, stormier pattern. Rain showers are possible between about 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., followed by patchy fog and a period of showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Monday turns into a soggy and blustery one, with periods of rain and embedded thunderstorms rolling through. South winds are expected to ramp up to around 23 to 29 mph, and coastal gusts could punch up to 40 to 45 mph. Some neighborhoods could see roughly a half inch to three quarters of an inch of rain.
Out over the water, small craft advisories kick in around midnight, and a Gale Watch is posted for many coastal waters Monday into Monday night. Localized minor coastal flooding and some beach erosion are on the table for vulnerable back bays during high tides. These timing and hazard details are according to the National Weather Service.
Commute, Ferries and Flights
By Monday afternoon and evening, expect gusty conditions that can slow travel on bridges and exposed roadways, while brief downpours or thunderstorms may knock down visibility on already soaked streets. Ferries and small boats should be ready for rough seas and possible delays. Coastal airports may have to contend with low ceilings and wind shear overnight into Monday, so it is smart to allow extra time and check with your airline before heading out.
Residents in low-lying waterfront neighborhoods should move vehicles off vulnerable shore roads during high-tide windows and stay tuned to local alerts for any coastal flooding updates.
What Comes After
Once the front passes late Monday night into Tuesday, colder air filters in and any lingering precipitation could briefly mix with snow in some inland and northwestern spots before shutting down. A drier and colder air mass settles in by Wednesday, with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and mainly sunny skies expected through midweek.
