New York, NY – Umbrellas twist and wet pavement glistens across the city this morning as a strengthening March storm prepares to whip the region with powerful wind later today. By mid-afternoon, gusts could reach 50 mph, strong enough to rattle high-rise windows and push debris across busy streets from Midtown to Lower Manhattan.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, a Wind Advisory begins at 2 p.m. and lasts until 4 a.m. Tuesday for New York City, Long Island, southern Connecticut, and northeastern New Jersey. Southerly winds will increase to 20–30 mph with gusts near 50 mph, especially along exposed roadways and bridges.
Drivers crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, George Washington Bridge, and sections of I-95 could feel sudden crosswinds by late afternoon. Gusts may also whip through avenues aligned with the Hudson River, briefly reducing stability for buses, trucks, and other high-profile vehicles.
Loose outdoor items could become airborne. Trash bins, patio furniture, and construction materials are especially vulnerable as the wind ramps up toward evening. A few tree limbs could snap, and isolated power outages remain possible across parts of the metro area.
Rain continues through much of the day before colder, breezy air sweeps in Tuesday. That shift will dry out skies but keep the air brisk. Temperatures hover near the upper 30s for midweek, reminding the region that winter still lingers despite hints of spring.
By late week, temperatures begin climbing again with brighter skies returning Thursday. Early signals also point to above-normal warmth building across the Northeast later next week, a sign that true spring may finally be approaching.
For now, secure outdoor items, allow extra travel time this evening, and stay alert for strong gusts through early Tuesday morning.
Five Day Outlook for New York City, New York
Tuesday: Sunny and breezy, high near 39°F
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 30°F
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, high near 39°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low near 34°F
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 45°F
