Unsettled Weather Pattern Persists in New York City

New York City, August 16, 2025

News Summary

New Yorkers can expect continued unsettled weather this week, with rain and possible thunderstorms. A high of 91°F is anticipated for Wednesday, with rain expected throughout the day. Thursday remains warm, reaching up to 92°F, but Friday will bring possible showers and storm activity. The weekend may see some strong thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday, but conditions are set to clear up heading into next week.

Unsettled Weather Continues in New York City

Hey there, New Yorkers! If you’re planning your week and wondering about the weather, listen up! It looks like we’re in for a bit of an exciting time as unsettled weather continues to stir things up. Rain showers will be hanging around a little longer, and we might even see some severe thunderstorms heading our way this weekend.

Midweek Weather

Let’s kick things off with the forecast for Wednesday, shall we? The rain is expected to wrap up around 3:30 AM, giving us a brief respite from the downpours. Don’t put those umbrellas away just yet, though; there’s a 100% chance of rain during the day! By midday, we can expect a mix of clouds and sun, transitioning into cloudy skies later in the day with a possibility of a stray shower or thunderstorm popping up.

The temperatures are looking quite warm. We’re talking a low of 74°F in the morning and a high reaching up to 91°F come afternoon, so make sure you’re dressed comfortably! Light winds from the northeast at about 5 to 10 mph will be a welcome relief.

Thursday and Into the Weekend

As we head into Thursday, the weather stays nice and toasty with a high of 92°F expected. It will be partly cloudy for most of the day, with a low temperature of around 73°F that night, ensuring a warm and somewhat sticky evening.

Now, Friday is where things take a turn. Expect more cloudy skies with some showers rolling in. Highs will dip into the upper 60s and lower 70s, but don’t forget—there’s a significant chance of storm activity, which could lead to some damp conditions for the day.

Fast forward to the weekend, and while rain chances will be tapering off, we might still see some slight showers both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s high is forecasted at 74°F, while Sunday will cool just a tad to around 73°F. Nighttime lows will drop to about 54°F for Saturday and 55°F for Sunday.

Thunderstorm Alerts

For weekend warriors, be advised that we might see some strong to severe thunderstorms on Saturday, with potential wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Luckily, a severe thunderstorm watch previously in place has now been canceled, which is good news for those of you nervous about the storm.

After this active weekend, we can look forward to much clearer skies as we kick off the next work week. Monday should bring temperatures rising back into the 80s, giving us a delightful start to our week!

Health and Safety

On a health note, air quality in the city is currently acceptable, posing little to no risk regarding air pollution. However, keep in mind that ragweed pollen levels are very high, so if you have allergies, you’ll want to stay vigilant. The flu risk remains low in the area, adding a small relief to your health concerns.

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Additional Resources

• Silive: NYC Weather Potential for Severe Thunderstorms
• Wikipedia: Weather
• WGAL: Pennsylvania Snow & Rain Showers This Friday
• Google Search: Weather News
• Washington Post: DC Weather Live Updates
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
• WLWT: Cincinnati Weather Forecast
• Google News: Severe Thunderstorms

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