NYC Weather Forecast: Rain Arrives Late Friday, Cooler & Windy Sunday

Record Warmth and Current Conditions

• 🌡️ A record warm low was set this morning, indicating unusually high temperatures for this date.
• ☀️ Today's high reached 77°, which is about 11° above the seasonal average, with a record high of 91° set in 1915.
• 💨 Current temperatures are cooler on Governor's Island due to a south wind, with readings ranging from 59° in the Hamptons to 69° in Bridgeport.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🌧️ Rain is expected to move in late Friday night and continue through Saturday, with a 90% chance of precipitation.
• 💧 While rain is certain for Saturday, there will be breaks in the precipitation, allowing for some outdoor activities if timed correctly.
• ⚡ Potential for thunderstorms is noted for Saturday afternoon as a cold front passes through.
• 🌬️ Sunday will be a much drier day with cooler temperatures and brisk, northwest winds, feeling more like March.

Extended Forecast and Rainfall

• 📈 The incoming rain is considered needed due to drought conditions in some areas and for pollen reduction.
• 🌦️ Heavier rain is anticipated after midnight Friday, with potential downpours and lighter showers possible throughout Saturday.
• 💧 An estimated half an inch to an inch of rain is expected to fall on Saturday.
• ☀️ Monday is forecast to be a superb day with temperatures around 72°, considered a comfortable "strike zone" temperature.
• 💨 Sunday's winds are predicted to be between 35 to 45 miles per hour, contributing to the brisk conditions.