New York City is starting Saturday, August 1, clear and mild, with temperatures around 73 degrees before sunrise. Partly sunny skies will push the high near 81, while south winds strengthen through the afternoon. Saturday night turns cloudy and muggy, with a low near 75.
Saturday Beach Plans Come With A Rip Current Warning
A high rip current risk is in effect today at the ocean beaches, where surf is expected to run around 3 to 4 feet. Beachgoers should stay near lifeguards, follow posted warnings and avoid entering rough water alone. The risk is expected to ease to moderate on Sunday.
Storm Threat Builds Sunday Night
Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 79 and a slight chance of showers after 8 a.m. Rain chances rise sharply Sunday night, when showers and thunderstorms are expected with an 80% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy Rain Could Snarl The City
The heaviest rain is expected from Sunday night into Monday, with 1 to 2 inches possible across the area and higher amounts in some spots. Forecasters say downpours could be intense enough to trigger isolated flash flooding, particularly in urban areas where water can collect quickly. Monday brings another 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, so commuters should expect slick roads and avoid driving through flooded streets.
Unsettled Weather Lingers Into Midweek
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Tuesday through Friday, even as temperatures climb. Highs are expected near 80 Tuesday, 83 Wednesday, 86 Thursday and 87 Friday, with humidity staying elevated. Thursday and Friday currently look like the hottest days of the stretch, but neither is expected to be fully dry.
