New York, NY – Clear skies and mild winds will make midweek travel easy across New York, but storm risks return by Friday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, mostly sunny conditions dominate Wednesday, with highs reaching 70°F and northwest winds gusting up to 16 mph. Thursday stays partly sunny with temperatures topping out near 64°F, but showers begin moving in after 2 a.m. early Friday morning. Drivers along I-95, I-87, and I-278 should prepare for slick roads and slower commutes by midday Friday.
Thursday night brings a 50% chance of showers after midnight, setting the stage for a stormy Friday. By Friday afternoon, thunderstorms could develop across the New York metro area, bringing periods of heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding, especially near major highways and low-lying neighborhoods.
Travelers and commuters are urged to monitor road conditions closely and allow extra travel time on Friday. Charging devices, securing outdoor objects, and reviewing severe weather plans are recommended before Thursday night.
The weekend offers some improvement: Saturday features a 30% chance of leftover showers early, but skies gradually clear by afternoon with highs around 65°F. Sunday looks bright and dry, with sunny skies and a high near 64°F—ideal for outdoor plans across the city and parks.
Five-Day New York Spring Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F, breezy northwest winds
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 64°F, showers after midnight
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 74°F, storm risks by afternoon
- Saturday: Chance of early showers, partly sunny, high near 65°F
- Sunday: Sunny, pleasant, high near 64°F
