Cloudy skies and muggy air are greeting New Yorkers early Thursday, with temperatures around 71 degrees at Central Park. A few showers and thunderstorms are expected to push east this morning before partly sunny skies take over. The high should reach about 85 degrees.
Morning Storms Give Way To Gusty Sunshine
The best chance for rain comes early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely to move out of the city by around 8 a.m. Any storm could briefly unload heavy rain, making for slick streets, sudden visibility drops and a soggy start for commuters.
After that, Thursday turns brighter but not completely dry. A slight chance of showers hangs around from roughly 2 p.m. through the late afternoon, while west to northwest winds increase to 5 to 12 mph.
Friday And Saturday Look Like The Weekend Winners
Thursday night should be partly cloudy, with only a slight chance of showers before 8 p.m. Temperatures dip to around 71 degrees, while Friday brings mostly sunny skies and another high near 85.
Friday night could see a few passing showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., but Saturday looks mostly sunny and a touch cooler, with a high near 82. The air should also feel less humid as northwest winds settle in.
Sunday Night Could Turn Wet Across The Region
Sunday starts with a partly sunny setup, but showers become possible in the morning and thunderstorms more likely later in the day. The high is expected to reach about 81 degrees, followed by a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday night.
The National Weather Service says the main concern is a period of moderate to heavy rain from Sunday afternoon into Sunday night, with additional scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Monday. Monday could climb to 86 degrees before sunnier and quieter weather returns Tuesday and Wednesday.
Coastal Flooding Caveat For Nassau
No watches or warnings are posted for New York City in the forecast, but localized minor coastal flooding is possible tonight in vulnerable communities along Nassau County's south shore during the nighttime high tide. For most city residents, the near-term story is simpler: keep rain gear nearby Thursday morning, then enjoy the clearer stretch before Sunday brings the next weather headache.
