New Yorkers woke up to a mostly clear Thursday, but the calm start is not sticking around. Clouds and showers are lining up to move in later today, keeping temperatures stuck in the upper 50s to low 60s and turning the rest of the day into a cooler, damp slog for much of the city.
Morning Commute
Showers are likely to develop before 5 p.m., with the greatest odds along the shoreline. The high will land near 61°F, with northeast winds around 7 to 13 mph. Rain amounts should stay on the lighter side, just a few hundredths of an inch inland and up to about a tenth of an inch closer to the coast. Even so, scattered downpours could park over a few spots long enough to slow surface transit.
Wet streets, slick crosswalks, and reduced visibility could all add a few extra minutes to your trip, so factor in some cushion time and toss a compact umbrella in your bag, especially if you are riding the bus or hopping a ferry, according to the National Weather Service.
Weekend Outlook
The weekend is shaping up to be unsettled rather than outright washed out, with scattered showers around both Saturday and Sunday. Rain is expected to become more widespread from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Highs stay on the cool side, in the upper 50s on Saturday and the low 60s on Sunday, and the chance of showers hangs on into Sunday evening.
Forecast models indicate that total rainfall from Saturday through Sunday could reach a few tenths of an inch in many neighborhoods. That will be enough to raise the risk of minor urban flooding in poor drainage spots, especially where leaves and debris are clogging grates.
Boaters And Holiday Plans
Out on the water, conditions ramp up more aggressively. Boaters should prepare for Small Craft Advisory level conditions Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, with east winds gusting up to 25 to 30 kt and seas building into the 5 to 8 ft range.
Memorial Day on Monday keeps a chance of showers in the mix but turns milder overall, with highs near 72°F, followed by a more noticeable warm up Tuesday and Wednesday as highs climb into the upper 70s to low 80s. These details come from the NWS forecast discussion, which lays out the timing of the heavier weekend showers and the expected marine hazards.
If you are trying to salvage outdoor plans, consider front-loading them earlier on Saturday or keeping a solid indoor backup ready to go. We will update this forecast if any warnings are issued, and you should check official sources and your transit provider before heading out.
