New York, NY – Clouds are thickening and streets will turn slick fast as rain and thunderstorms move into the city by Sunday afternoon, creating travel headaches across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances surge to 90% Sunday, with thunderstorms likely and rainfall totals between 0.10 and 0.25 inches. Temperatures will fall from the upper 50s into the upper 40s by late day, then drop into the mid-40s Sunday night as the system exits.
Conditions stay relatively calm today with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 59°F. That changes quickly by Sunday morning as showers develop and become steady by afternoon. Major routes including I-95, the FDR Drive, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway could see reduced visibility and slick pavement during heavier rain. Plan extra travel time and use headlights.
Some thunderstorms may produce brief downpours and gusty winds. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but localized ponding on roads is possible. Avoid flooded streets and charge devices in case of brief outages.
Cooler air settles in behind the system. Monday brings sunshine but a colder feel, with highs near 50°F and a chilly morning near 38°F. By Tuesday, skies stay sunny with a modest warm-up.
A broader warming trend builds into midweek, with more typical spring conditions returning. Additional updates may follow as the timing of Sunday’s rain becomes clearer.
Five Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 59°F
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 57°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 50°F, low 38°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 52°F
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 62°F
