New York City is starting Tuesday with clear skies, a muggy feel and temperatures around 73 degrees, but the calm will not last all day. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach about 88 degrees before showers and thunderstorms become possible after 2 p.m.
Storm Chance Arrives After 2 p.m.
Mostly sunny skies should hold through lunchtime, with west winds around 6 to 9 mph and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. The National Weather Service puts the afternoon and evening precipitation chance at about 30%, with brief downpours and gusty winds possible, though no heat advisory or other weather headline is in effect.
Tuesday night stays unsettled, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low near 72 degrees. Rainfall could reach a quarter-inch to a half-inch in some spots, so outdoor plans and the evening commute may need a little flexibility.
High Tides Raise Coastal Flooding Concern
Minor coastal flooding is possible in vulnerable locations from Tuesday night through Thursday as astronomical tides rise ahead of the new moon. The greatest coverage is expected around Wednesday night’s high tide, with low-lying areas along Queens’ south shore and the New York-New Jersey Harbor among the places most likely to see trouble.
Wednesday brings another chance of morning showers before skies turn mostly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees. Thursday looks warmer and more active, reaching about 85 degrees with a chance of showers and thunderstorms; forecasters say stronger wind gusts are possible, although confidence in severe weather remains low.
Cooler Weekend Weather Moves In
Friday should bring early showers followed by sunshine and a high near 82 degrees, while northwest winds could gust close to 25 mph. Saturday currently looks like the week’s easiest outdoor day, with sunny skies, a high near 82 and a low around 68 Friday night.
Sunday stays mostly sunny with a high near 81, although a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns. Monday is cooler near 80 degrees and carries a roughly 50% chance of rain showers, keeping the umbrella useful well beyond Tuesday.
