Thunderstorms Target NYC Wednesday: See New Forecast

NEW YORK CITY — A few thunderstorms bringing up to half an inch of rain and warm temperatures could hit New York City Wednesday, forecasters said.

The greatest chance for showers and thunderstorms near the Big Apple will be in the afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said.

"Seasonably warm temps" will continue this week with highs in the mid- to upper 70s, the weather service added. "Cooler conditions can be expected along the coast. Normal highs are in the lower to middle 70s."

Seasonably warm temps will continue for Wed with highs in the middle to upper 70s. Cooler conditions can be expected along the coast. Normal highs are in the lower to middle 70s. There will also be a chance for some non-severe showers and t-storms. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/howpkCIPim
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) May 29, 2024

Showers are expected to linger through Thursday, paring with daytime temperatures in the low-mid 70s (“which will make for a very comfortable, if not slightly cool for late May, day,” the weather service said).

Dry skies are set to return by Friday and the weekend, with the next opportunity for storms as early as Sunday into early next week, the weather service said.

Here’s the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light northwest wind.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light north wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.