New York City starts Saturday with a brief break, but the calm setup will not last. Mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 will give outdoor plans a decent window before heavy rain and thunderstorms move in late tonight.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island from late tonight through Sunday morning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected late Saturday night, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible and locally intense downpours that could overwhelm poor-drainage areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday Offers A Brief Weather Break
Most of Saturday should stay dry, with sunshine gradually giving way to more clouds during the afternoon. Winds are expected Saturday, and temperatures should peak near 78.
The latest forecast follows an earlier Hoodline forecast that described a wet weekend. Anyone heading out Saturday night should keep an eye on updated alerts and avoid assuming the clear afternoon will carry through the night.
Heavy Rain Could Complicate Sunday Plans
Showers and thunderstorms are expected before about 2 p.m. Sunday, with some storms capable of producing heavy rain. The city could see another 1 to 2 inches, while brief rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour may create street flooding in low-lying areas, underpasses and places with poor drainage.
Sunday's high should reach near 79 degrees, with conditions turning partly sunny later in the day as the heaviest rain shifts away. People in flood-prone locations should be prepared to take action if flooding develops.
Cooler, Drier Weather Returns Monday
Sunday night turns partly cloudy with a low near 70, followed by a mostly sunny Monday with a high around 81. Temperatures could fall to around 60 Monday night.
Tuesday looks sunny and seasonable near 72 degrees, while Wednesday may bring afternoon showers and thunderstorms as temperatures rise to the mid-80s. Thursday's forecast is not specified in the available outlook.
