NYC Weather: Hazardous Winds Hit City As Heavy Rain Approaches

NEW YORK CITY – A hazardous weather warning is in place Friday as strong winds continue to buffer the ciy – and forecasters are watching another approaching storm.

Gusts up to 45 mph are expected through the day before dying down Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The weekend looks beautiful with sunny skies, but rain is expected to start Sunday night with up to three quarters of an inch forecast. The wet weather will be accompanied by more strong winds and will stretch into Monday afternoon, the NWS said.

Here's a look at the forecast in more detail, courtesy of the NWS:

Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 14 mph.

Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 63. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.