NYC Weather Forecast: Storm Could End Early Summer Heat

NEW YORK, NY — Weekend thunder and rain could shake New Yorkers out of their summertime dreams. Thunderstorms could arrive Friday evening, followed more possible showers after temperatures cool down Saturday, the National Weather Service says.

There's one day of heat left — a high near 85 degrees is expected for Friday after record-breaking temperatures in the 90s on Thursday. But a thunderstorm could roll in from 6 to 10 p.m., bringing some light showers as a cold front hits the area, the weather service says.

Sunshine will return on Saturday as the mercury hits a high of 72, followed by another chance of rain that could last from Saturday evening through Sunday, the NWS forecast shows. Close to half an inch of rain may fall in that time.

Temperatures will get closer to normal starting Sunday with a high near 66. Highs in the mid-60s to low 70s are expected into next week, the NWS forecast shows.

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

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

(Lead image: A man waits to cross the street in the rain in New York City on April 3, 2018. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)