New York City is starting Wednesday clear and around 67 degrees, with one more warm, humid day ahead before fall makes a forceful return. Skies should stay mostly sunny for much of the day, with temperatures climbing to about 78 degrees before a cold front sweeps through this afternoon and evening.
Mostly Sunny Wednesday With A Brief Shower Chance
A few rain showers are possible between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., but the odds remain low at about 20%, and most neighborhoods should stay dry. West winds around 7 to 10 mph will become more noticeable during the afternoon as humidity drops behind the front.
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows no land-based watches or warnings for the region. Marine small-craft advisories remain in effect for portions of the nearby waters Wednesday morning.
Sunny Thursday Gives Way To Friday Rain
Thursday should be sunny but cooler, with a high near 65 degrees and northeast winds between 6 and 12 mph. The next round of rain arrives late Thursday night, with showers likely after 2 a.m. Friday.
Friday looks cloudy and wet, with rain showers expected to take a break for a few hours as the warm front lifts north, and a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon or early evening. Rainfall totals are expected to land around a quarter-inch to half-inch, with locally higher amounts possible if thunderstorms develop.
Strong Winds And A Sharp Weekend Cooldown
The biggest change comes Friday night, when the cold front moves through and winds turn sharply west and northwest. Gusts around 40 to 45 mph are possible into Saturday morning, though the timing and duration of the strongest winds remain uncertain.
Saturday will be sunny but notably colder, with a high near 51 degrees and northwest winds between 18 and 24 mph. Sunday should bring a calmer rebound, with sunshine and a high near 60 before temperatures rise into the mid-60s early next week.
