NYC Weather: Powerful Winds Usher In Chilly Weekend

NEW YORK — Powerful gusts of wind will kick off a chilly weekend in New York City as what's left of Hurricane Michael passes south of the area, the National Weather Service says.

The rain that soaked the city Thursday will cease Friday morning with Michael, now a post-tropical storm, moving away from its spot south of Long Island, the weather service says.

But rough wind gusts as strong as 45 MPH could blow through the city before sunshine emerges in the afternoon, according to the weather service. The city will be under a wind advisory until noon Friday.

Friday's high near 66 degrees will be roughly normal for this time of year, but the air will be crisper over the weekend, with highs in the mid- to upper 50s, the weather service says.

Sunshine will come after a chance of rain on Saturday morning, but clouds are expected for Sunday, according to the weather service.

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

Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 65.

Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.

(Lead image: Manhattan is seen under heavy cloud cover in January 2017. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)