New York City is getting one more unusually warm November day Wednesday, with clear skies and temperatures climbing to around 72 degrees before a wetter pattern moves in Thursday night. Early conditions were clear and near 59 degrees, and the afternoon will stay sunny as south winds reach 5 to 12 mph.
Warm Wednesday Gives Way To Showers
The National Weather Service expects another warm day Thursday, though clouds will build and a 30% chance of rain showers arrives after 7 a.m. The high should reach about 70 degrees, with southerly winds between 8 and 12 mph.
Rain becomes much more likely Thursday night, when forecasters put the chance of showers at 80% and call for up to a quarter-inch of new rainfall. Temperatures will remain mild, with lows in the mid-50s to lower 60s by Friday morning.
Friday Brings The Week’s Biggest Weather Impact
Friday is shaping up as the main concern, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 90% chance of precipitation. The high is expected to reach the lower 70s, while forecast rainfall totals range from 1 to 2 inches in the broader area.
Rain could be heavier east of New York City, especially across Long Island and southeastern Connecticut, where 2 to 3 inches are possible and locally higher totals cannot be ruled out. Rainfall could cause at least minor nuisance or urban flooding.
Weekend Forecast
Saturday has a 30% chance of showers, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 66 degrees. Sunday should be mostly sunny with a high around 61.
