New Yorkers stepped out early Tuesday to clear skies, light winds, and a dawn temperature around 49°F. The city will hang onto the sunshine for most of the day, with a high near 61°F and a gentle southeast breeze, even as clouds slowly build in later on.
Afternoon Into Tonight
Expect bright skies through the morning and a comfortable, mild afternoon, with temperatures topping out around 60–61°F before easing back late in the day. Southeast winds around 2–10 mph will keep things feeling pleasant, especially in more sheltered spots. By tonight, skies turn mostly cloudy, with lows near 51°F and southeast winds easing to about 5–10 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday Night Into Thursday
Things turn soggy midweek as a frontal system moves in Wednesday evening, spreading widespread rain over the city Wednesday night into Thursday. The late-evening commute Wednesday is expected to be wet. Forecasts call for roughly 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain across most of the area, with locally higher amounts possible, though significant flooding is not anticipated at this time. Showers should ease Thursday afternoon as winds flip to the northwest, according to the National Weather Service.
Harbor And Ocean Conditions
Small Craft Advisories remain posted for ocean waters out to about 20 nautical miles through early Wednesday due to lingering 5 ft swell. Similar advisory-level conditions are likely to return Thursday into Friday, with gusts near 25 kt and seas of 5–6 ft. Recreational boaters and ferry operators should plan on rougher seas and check local marine advisories before heading out.
Weekend Outlook
An offshore low has a low chance of swinging close enough this weekend to bring more wind and rain, but forecast models are still split on its exact track and strength. For now, expect generally drier weather Friday, with only a slight chance of afternoon showers on Saturday.
If you are commuting Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, an umbrella and a few extra minutes of travel time will be your best friends. Anyone with waterfront plans or boating trips should keep an eye on official updates.
