New York, NY – Storms are brewing across New York as a slow-moving system threatens to disrupt travel, outdoor plans, and visibility starting Friday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, New York City could see scattered thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Friday, with rain and patchy fog continuing through Monday night. South winds up to 14 mph and warm highs near 78°F could intensify storm activity, with a 20% chance of rain increasing after dark.
Drivers on FDR Drive and I-95 should prepare for slippery roads and sudden visibility drops from Friday night into Saturday morning. Patchy fog is expected before 11 a.m. Friday and again overnight, posing additional hazards. Rain chances rise to 60% Saturday and remain elevated through the weekend. Thunderstorms could deliver brief downpours, though rainfall totals are expected to stay under a quarter inch.
Saturday brings highs in the low 70s and mild overnight lows around 57°F. Sunday will stay cloudy, with scattered showers and a high near 64°F. Light rain lingers into Monday and Tuesday, offering only brief drying periods.
🗓️ 5-Day NYC Weather Outlook:
- Friday: PM thunderstorms, patchy fog, high 78°F
- Saturday: Showers likely, cloudy, high 71°F
- Sunday: 30% chance of showers, high 64°F
- Monday: Showers continue, mostly cloudy, high 66°F
- Tuesday: Cloudy, 30% chance of showers, high 69°F
