New York, NY – A stretch of unsettled weather will bring showers and thunderstorms to the New York City area, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans just in time for the Juneteenth holiday. Residents can expect periods of rain and storms to develop starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase after 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The city could see more thunderstorms before 11 p.m. that evening. These conditions are expected to persist into Thursday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m., which could impact outdoor Juneteenth celebrations across the five boroughs.
Wednesday’s high is expected to reach near 79 degrees. Heading into Thursday, also known as Juneteenth, the pattern continues with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m., with a high near 86 degrees. Those with outdoor plans should stay aware of changing conditions and have a backup plan in case of storms.
The unsettled weather will finally give way to sunshine just in time for the weekend. Friday is anticipated to be sunny with a high near 81 degrees, offering a pleasant end to the workweek. The clear and mostly sunny conditions are expected to hold through the weekend, with highs in the upper 60s on Saturday and warming to the mid-80s by the start of next week.
A look at the five-day forecast:
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, then a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 79°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 86°F.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84°F.
