New York City, NY – Strong and potentially disruptive winds are expected to impact New York City and the surrounding metro area beginning late Thursday night, prompting a Wind Advisory that will remain in effect through Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, the Wind Advisory begins at midnight Thursday night and continues through midnight Friday night for New York City, Long Island, northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut, and nearby coastal areas. Southerly winds late Thursday night into Friday morning are expected to reach sustained speeds of 20 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph, especially across Long Island and coastal communities.
Forecasters warn there may be a brief window early Friday morning when heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms could produce locally damaging wind gusts. While widespread severe weather is not expected, any stronger storms could briefly increase wind impacts during the morning commute.
By Friday evening and overnight, winds are expected to shift to the northwest at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts continuing to reach up to 45 mph. These conditions could prolong travel difficulties and increase the risk of downed tree limbs and isolated power outages.
Areas under the advisory include Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, as well as parts of northeast New Jersey and southern Connecticut. Bridges, elevated roadways, and coastal routes may be especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds.
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects such as trash bins, patio furniture, and holiday decorations before winds increase. Drivers of high-profile vehicles are advised to use extra caution, particularly during overnight and early morning travel periods.
Winds are expected to gradually ease late Friday night into early Saturday. The National Weather Service recommends monitoring updated forecasts as timing and wind strength may vary across the region.
