New York Weather: Windy, Falling Temperatures Sunday with Thunderstorms

Tonight's Thunderstorms and Rain

• ⚡ Numerous thunderstorms occurred tonight, including a lightning strike that hit a house in Bethl, Connecticut, causing a fire.
• ⛈️ Reports of hail, though not large, were noted in western New Jersey.
• 🌧️ Light to moderate rain is currently falling, especially north and west of the city, and is expected to sweep through overnight.
• 💨 By daybreak, the region will be dry, but temperatures will begin to fall.

Sunday's Temperature Drop and Wind

• 📈 Temperatures will warm up overnight due to a lifting warm front before a cold front sweeps through on Sunday.
• 🥶 Behind the cold front, cold air will move in, causing temperatures to drop significantly.
• 🌡️ By midday Sunday, temperatures will be around 50°F in the city, dropping to 40°F by evening.
• 🌬️ Winds will gust up to 50 miles per hour throughout Sunday afternoon and evening.

Monday's Cold and Wind Chill

• ❄️ By Monday morning, temperatures will be down to 34°F, with wind chills in the 20s.
• 💨 Winds will continue to be strong on Monday, gusting 30 to 40 mph in the morning and potentially peaking near 50 mph in the afternoon/evening.
• 🥶 The wind chill on Monday will make it feel like the 30s during the day.

First Alert 7-Day Forecast Outlook

• 🌤️ Tuesday will see a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures around 48°F.
• 🌦️ Wednesday has a 10% chance of a shower with a high of 48°F.
• ☀️ By Friday and Saturday, temperatures will return to seasonable levels in the mid-50s.