New York, NY – Drivers across New York could face slick roads on Sunday afternoon as a line of thunderstorms threatens to disrupt travel. The risk arrives just as weekend traffic builds, raising concerns for commuters along I-95 and the FDR Drive.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Sunday, with storms most likely north of the city. Temperatures will climb near 79 degrees, but brief downpours could reduce visibility and create hazardous driving conditions. Residents should secure outdoor plans and keep an eye on rapidly changing skies.
Sunday night turns calmer with partly cloudy skies and lows near 66. By Monday, drier conditions return, bringing mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s. Winds shift north, providing a cooler feel before turning southeast by afternoon.
Tuesday brings warmer air, topping out around 80 degrees with sunshine dominating. Overnight lows hover in the mid-60s. Wednesday continues mild, with partly sunny skies and highs near 78. Another round of showers is possible by Thursday, with a 30 percent chance of rain.
Anyone traveling Sunday afternoon should allow extra time, avoid flooded intersections, and monitor road advisories. NYC emergency managers urge residents to prepare for quick-moving storms typical of late September.
Conditions improve early next week, but officials caution that additional weather advisories may be issued midweek as fall patterns strengthen.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY
- Sunday: Partly sunny, slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms, high near 79.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 77.
- Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, high near 80.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 78.
- Thursday: 30% chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 83.
