NYC Weather: 60 MPH Winds Could Follow Nasty Storm

NEW YORK — Powerful winds will whip New York City Thursday following a nasty storm that soaked commuters the evening before, forecasters say.

Gusts as strong as 60 MPH will threaten the entire tri-state area Thursday, leading the National Weather Service to issue a high wind warning that lasts until 6 p.m.

The wind has already started kicking in the city — Breezy Point, Queens saw a 76 MPH gust late Wednesday night, and a 55 MPH blast was recorded at LaGuardia Airport, according to the weather service.

The gales could knock down trees and power lines, causing scattered power outages through the region, the weather service warns.

The temperature may not break 60 degrees Thursday or Friday, when the skies will be clearer, the according to the forecast.

Here's a closer look at what to expect from the weather, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.