New York, NY – Umbrellas may be essential Thursday as another round of summer showers moves into New York City by mid-afternoon. Temperatures are expected to top out near 78°F, but slick roads and reduced visibility could slow travel during peak hours.
According to the National Weather Service, a 40% chance of rain returns Thursday after 2 p.m., with light winds from the east at 10 to 13 mph. While Thursday morning remains mostly cloudy and dry, conditions begin shifting by early afternoon. Drivers along FDR Drive and the Cross Bronx Expressway should allow extra travel time as brief downpours may reduce traction and slow traffic.
The rain threat continues into Thursday night with steady lows around 65°F. Friday brings only a slight 20% chance of showers under continued cloudy skies, with a noticeably cooler high near 68°F. Another rain system is likely Saturday afternoon, bringing a 40% chance of thunderstorms that may again affect weekend plans around the five boroughs.
By Sunday, drier weather makes a return, but storm chances pick back up Tuesday, with a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
What’s Next:
Rain chances increase again by Saturday and Tuesday. Have a go-bag ready, charge your devices, and check alerts before weekend travel.
🔸 Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY
- Wednesday, June 25: Sunny, high near 92°F. Chance of storms after 5 p.m.
- Thursday, June 26: 40% chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 78°F.
- Friday, June 27: Mostly cloudy, slight chance (20%) of showers, high 68°F.
- Saturday, June 28: 40% chance of PM thunderstorms, high 78°F.
- Sunday, June 29: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F.
- Monday, June 30: Partly sunny, 30% chance of showers, high near 84°F.
