NEW YORK, NY – Today, in New York City, there is a high likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the temperature will remain steady around 75 degrees.
A south wind of about 7 mph is expected. The chance of precipitation is 70%, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible.
A frontal system is approaching the region, which could bring showers and thunderstorms, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has identified a slight risk for excessive rainfall in certain areas, including the lower Hudson Valley, northeast New Jersey, NYC, and southwest Connecticut, with a marginal risk elsewhere. Stay alert to weather updates and advisories for the day.
Tonight, there is a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, followed by a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3 am. Some of these storms may still produce gusty winds and heavy rain.
The sky will be partly cloudy, and the temperature will drop to around 69 degrees. The southwest wind of 5 mph will become northwest after midnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 70%, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
On Saturday, the weather will be sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. A northwest wind of around 7 mph is expected.