New York, NY – Umbrellas will be a must by Thursday afternoon as a fresh wave of fall-like rain and thunderstorms sweeps across New York City. Drivers using I-95, the FDR Drive, and local streets could face slick roads and poor visibility just in time for the evening rush.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance of showers and thunderstorms begins increasing after 2 p.m. Thursday, with heavier pockets of rain expected into Thursday night. Winds may gust up to 18 mph, adding to delays for both commuters and pedestrians across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Temperatures will stay warm, with Thursday’s high reaching 75°F before dipping into the upper 60s overnight. Friday brings a brief break, with sunshine returning and highs climbing into the low 80s. But don’t stash your raincoat just yet — more showers are likely Saturday afternoon through Saturday night, with a 60% chance of rain that could affect weekend plans and outdoor events citywide.
For those heading out Friday evening for fall events or high school football, conditions should stay dry — but that may change quickly by Saturday. Keep phones charged and weather apps handy through the weekend, especially if attending outdoor gatherings or traveling.
More advisories may be issued later this week. Stay alert for changing conditions, especially through Saturday night when rain chances peak.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny early, then showers possible after 2 p.m. High 75°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, warm. High 81°F.
- Saturday: Showers likely after 2 p.m. High 82°F.
- Sunday: Slight chance of early rain, then clearing. High 72°F.
- Monday: Sunny and cooler. High 73°F.
