New Yorkers woke up to clear skies and a brisk chill Friday morning, May 1, with temperatures near 49°F at local observation sites and bright sun spilling across most neighborhoods. Inland spots are expected to climb into the low 60s while areas along the water stay a few degrees cooler as a sea breeze develops. A light jacket will come in handy early on, and keeping an umbrella nearby is not a bad idea, since forecasters say a few showers are possible after about 8 p.m. Friday, May 1.
What To Expect This Weekend
Friday, May 1 stays mostly sunny with a high near 62°F and west winds around 7 to 12 mph, while immediate waterfront neighborhoods run slightly cooler under that sea breeze. There is about a 30% chance of light rain showers after roughly 8 p.m. Friday into early Saturday, May 2, with Saturday temperatures topping out near 59°F and only light, scattered rainfall expected. By Sunday, May 3 conditions turn breezy, with northwest winds of 15 to 18 mph and gusts near 20 to 25 mph before high pressure settles in and a warming trend nudges highs into the mid 60s on Monday, May 4 and near 74°F on Tuesday, May 5. Another frontal system could increase rain chances around Wednesday and Thursday, May 6 and 7, according to the National Weather Service.
Commute and Waterfronts
Friday evening's commute on May 1 should stay mostly dry, although any stray shower after 8 p.m. could slow surface transit and leave sidewalks slick. Travelers heading out Saturday morning, May 2 may want an umbrella for those light showers, and anyone using ferries or exposed water routes should be ready for choppier conditions during the breezy stretch on Sunday, May 3. There are no active local warnings in place for New York City at the moment, but if you have plans on the water, it is smart to check for updates before heading out.
Bottom Line
Soak up the sunshine on Friday, May 1, while keeping an eye on a few potentially damp hours overnight and a gusty Sunday, May 3. If you are lining up outdoor plans later next week, keep tabs on the forecast, since the next front could bring steadier rain and scattered thunderstorms by Wednesday and Thursday, May 6 and 7.
