NEW YORK, NY – A fast-moving fall storm is sweeping through the Tri-State region this Sunday, setting up a blustery, rain-soaked start to the new week. Skies glow briefly at dawn before a line of darkening clouds slides in from the southwest, bringing quick-hitting downpours, isolated thunderstorms, and powerful gusts near 40 mph. The wet pavement and scattered branches could make Monday’s early commute challenging for drivers along I-95, Route 9, and parkway connectors across New York City, Long Island, and northern New Jersey. Residents should secure outdoor items and charge devices in case of brief power interruptions.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, the system’s strongest impacts will occur from late Sunday morning through early Monday, with periods of heavy rain capable of producing minor street and poor-drainage flooding. South and southeast winds will be brisk through the afternoon before turning west as cooler, drier air filters in by Tuesday. Spotters note a slim but nonzero chance of a brief tornado in coastal or barrier island zones.
By Tuesday, skies clear and temperatures slide into the 60s, with crisp breezes signaling fall’s sharper edge. Midweek looks calmer, but another quick-hitting wave could reintroduce showers late Wednesday into Thursday. Behind that, a cooler pattern takes hold — the kind that hints at November’s first frosty mornings and has early decorators reaching for coats and lights.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Sun: 71/67 – Showers build; isolated thunder and 40 mph gusts possible.
Mon: 63/51 – Breezy, steady rain tapering west to east by afternoon.
Tue: 64/56 – Sunny and cooler; crisp west wind near 15 mph.
Wed: 62/49 – Mostly sunny; late clouds and a 30% shower chance.
Thu: 58/48 – Partly sunny, brisk; cooler air signals early frost potential inland.
