NEW YORK, N.Y. – A damp, gusty push of fall rain is set to sweep across New York late Thursday into Halloween Friday, bringing wet streets, slick subway steps, and a noticeable chill that hints at winter’s slow approach. Parents planning trick-or-treat routes may want to pack umbrellas and reflectors as passing showers linger through the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, Thursday’s system will deliver widespread rain and gusty northeast winds, with isolated thunder possible in coastal sections and along the I-95 corridor. Rain could start before sunrise and persist through much of the day. While conditions gradually improve Friday afternoon, puddles and damp roads may linger as cooler air filters in behind the front.
By Saturday, breezy sunshine returns, offering a brief break for outdoor plans and cleanup before November ushers in a crisper pattern. Temperatures through the weekend will dip into the 40s at night, a reminder that heating systems and garden hoses should be checked now.
Travelers should plan extra time Thursday and Friday, especially along the George Washington Bridge and FDR Drive, where spray and crosswinds could reduce visibility. Coastal flooding is not expected, but small craft should stay in port as gusts near 30 mph on the Sound.
For now, Halloween looks damp early, drier late — but that first true November chill won’t wait long behind it. After all, the season is turning, and the city’s first taste of winter isn’t far off.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Wed: 56/53 – Partly sunny, turning breezy late; clouds build.
Thu: 63/53 – Steady rain and gusty; thunder possible east.
Fri: 55/49 – Clouds early, slight chance of showers; breezy.
Sat: 56/46 – Mostly sunny, cooler; crisp morning air.
Sun: 54/44 – Bright skies; late-fall chill builds into next week.
