New York, NY – New Yorkers should prepare for a soggy weekend as showers are set to move into the city late Friday night, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans through Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely to begin after 2 a.m. Friday night, with a 60% chance of precipitation and overnight lows near 59°F. The wet weather is expected to intensify Saturday, with a 70% chance of showers and high temperatures only reaching 65°F. Residents in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens should anticipate reduced visibility and slick roads, especially along the FDR Drive and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
City agencies urge drivers to allow extra travel time and avoid flooded roadways. Anyone with outdoor activities planned should monitor alerts and consider alternate indoor arrangements. Charging electronic devices and checking flashlights is also recommended, as wet conditions could impact local power lines.
The rain is expected to taper off Saturday night, with drier, sunnier weather returning by Sunday. Additional advisories or updates may be issued if conditions worsen, so residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local alerts through the weekend.
