New York, NY – A spring weekend in New York may begin with a slow commute and end with severe thunderstorms, as fog and storm risks rise. Drivers on I-95, I-278, and city streets should expect sharply reduced visibility this morning and prepare for damaging winds by Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, a Special Weather Statement remains in effect due to patchy dense fog Friday morning, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less in spots. The fog is expected to lift by midday, but showers and a 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms may follow. The primary storm threat arrives Saturday after 2 p.m., bringing a slight risk of severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and locally heavy rain.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for New York City and surrounding boroughs, including Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, warns that spotter activation may be needed Saturday. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain under a tenth of an inch, though isolated heavier pockets are possible during storms.
Weekend Outlook:
- Saturday: Showers likely, high near 76°F, gusts up to 18 mph.
- Saturday Night: Chance of thunderstorm before 8 p.m., partly cloudy, low around 63°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and dry with a high of 71°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high of 69°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high around 66°F.
