New York, NY – Hazy skies and a health advisory are blanketing New York City today, with a return of rain and rising humidity by Friday afternoon. Residents are urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activity through 11 p.m. Thursday, especially in the Bronx, Manhattan, and along key routes like the Bronx River Parkway, as air quality dips into unsafe levels.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, an Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect until 11 PM EDT Thursday for all five boroughs and surrounding counties due to elevated levels of ground-level ozone. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to exceed 100, which can pose health risks, particularly for children, seniors, and those with asthma or heart conditions.
While skies remain mostly sunny Thursday, conditions shift Friday. A 30% chance of showers begins after 2 p.m., increasing by nightfall. Expect highs near 80°F with heavier showers rolling in Saturday and Saturday night, when precipitation chances climb to 60%.
Sunday brings more instability with scattered morning showers and highs near 76°F. By Monday, cloudy conditions and another round of rain are expected before drying out midweek.
📅 Five-Day NYC Forecast:
- Thursday (June 5): Partly sunny, high near 85°F. Air Quality Alert in effect until 11 PM.
- Friday (June 6): Partly sunny, 30% chance of showers after 2 PM. High near 80°F.
- Saturday (June 7): Showers likely after 2 PM, high near 73°F. Chance of rain: 60%.
- Sunday (June 8): AM showers possible, then mostly cloudy. High near 76°F.
- Monday (June 9): Showers likely, mainly after 2 PM. Cloudy, high near 75°F.
