New York City is starting Veterans Day with clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, but the pleasant setup will not last. The city should reach about 62 degrees Wednesday afternoon before rain becomes possible as early as overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with precipitation chances highest Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
Wednesday stays mostly sunny and dry, with light westerly winds. Clouds increase overnight, and a slight chance of rain develops after 4 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday Brings Heavy Rain And Coastal Flooding Concerns
Rain becomes likely Thursday, with increased instability and possible moderate, briefly heavy downpours. The broader event could bring between a half-inch and 1.5 inches of rain, and a brief heavier downpour could create messy conditions in the city.
Minor coastal flooding is also possible during daytime high tides Thursday and Friday, especially along more vulnerable back-bay and shoreline locations. Thursday night stays wet, with northeast winds gusting 20 to 25 knots before becoming north after midnight.
Friday Stays Wet Before A Cooler Weekend
Friday looks like the rawest day of the stretch, with rain and mostly cloudy skies. A chance of rain lingers Friday night, while northwest winds add another layer of November unpleasantness.
Saturday could begin with lingering precipitation. Sunday through Tuesday look dry. The updated forecast is a sharper turn toward prolonged rain than Hoodline’s Tuesday outlook, which had left more uncertainty around the storm’s timing and track.
