ALBANY, N.Y. — In the predawn glow, trees sway under powerful gusts while loose leaves scatter across wet city streets. The early November windstorm has turned parts of the Northeast into a blustery reminder that late fall’s edge is here. By midmorning, those fierce northwest winds will begin to ease, ending a Wind Advisory that’s affected southern Connecticut, northern New Jersey, and much of downstate New York.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, winds are expected to gradually relax later this morning after gusts of 45 to 55 mph, with a few higher bursts topping 60 mph along coastal areas and bridges. Power lines and branches could still pose minor travel and transit delays early in the day. The I-95 corridor may see lingering crosswinds, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Thursday stays breezy but bright, with highs around 52°F. By Friday, calm weather returns — a brief window for cleanup before the next system moves in from the Midwest. Clouds thicken late Friday with rain likely by Friday night, lasting through Saturday. Temperatures rise slightly into the 60s before dropping again Sunday as cooler, more stable air sweeps back in.
The extended pattern points toward a chillier start to next week, setting up frost potential across inland New Jersey and parts of the Hudson Valley near Veterans Day Tuesday. With Thanksgiving travel season nearing, residents should secure outdoor decorations, clear drains, and prepare for the first true November chill next week.
Five-Day Outlook for New York, NY:
Thu: 52/45 – Sunny, breezy; winds easing.
Fri: 59/53 – Partly sunny; clouds increase late.
Sat: 64/55 – Rain likely; breezy afternoon.
Sun: 61/44 – Clearing; cooler air returning.
Tue (Veterans Day): 50/39 – Bright and cool; frost inland.
