New York City is starting Sunday, August 2, with clear skies and temperatures around 76°F, but the calm will not last all day. Mostly cloudy skies, southerly winds and a high near 80°F will set the stage for showers and thunderstorms later Sunday before a much wetter Monday.
Afternoon Showers, Evening Storms
Most of Sunday should stay dry through early afternoon, although a slight chance of showers arrives between about 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The chance of rain and thunderstorms increases late Sunday, with temperatures slipping toward the upper 70s and south winds reaching 8 to 16 mph.
The National Weather Service in New York says the heaviest rain is now most likely late Sunday night into Monday, with a broader storm event expected to produce roughly 1 to 2 inches across the area and locally higher totals. The forecast office says isolated flash flooding remains possible, particularly where downpours train over the same neighborhoods, though no flood watch has been issued. The National Weather Service also says strong thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts.
Monday Looks Like The Wettest Day
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday, August 3, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a high near 80°F. Rainfall could become heavy at times, especially Monday afternoon, making for a sloppy commute and potentially waterlogged streets in low-lying areas.
Atlantic-facing beaches also deserve extra caution. The rip-current risk is expected to rise from moderate Sunday to high Monday, while southerly swells could produce surf heights of 6 to 9 feet, so beachgoers should stay out of rough water and follow posted warnings.
Brief Break Tuesday Before More Summer Storms
Tuesday should offer a relatively quiet reset, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81°F. The unsettled pattern returns Wednesday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by hotter highs near 87°F Thursday and Friday, when additional storm chances remain in the forecast.
Saturday looks somewhat brighter, with a high near 86°F and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. For Sunday plans, the practical takeaway is simple: the morning and early afternoon look more manageable, but keep a way to get indoors before the storm odds rise later in the day.
