NEW YORK – April kicks off this Saturday with rainy and stormy weather, and although upstate New York may see some downpours Friday evening. It is only the beginning of the rain which would arrive for Saturday.
More consistent bouts of rain are expected to develop overnight, with heavier showers on Saturday morning. We will have a midday break in the rain before additional sunlight, heat and the oncoming cold front combine to trigger thunderstorms. These thunderstorms could bring damaging winds of over 55 mph.
Isolated severe weather is possible in the New York area, with a threat of severe weather more likely in the northernmost and westernmost regions of the five boroughs. Winds are generally expected to be around 30-40 mph outside of thunderstorm locations, so it will be a windy day anyway.
What’s next in the forecast?
Inland regions have a chance of seeing severe weather on Saturday as a cold front moves past 2:00 p.m. with an isolated threat closer to the metropolitan area.
Once the front is out and the rain is over, cooler air will arrive during the second half of the weekend. So after hitting the 60s and even the 70s on Saturday under sunny noon skies, Sunday will be much colder with highs struggling to hit the 50 degree mark. Temperatures will rise again during Holy Week.
Friday
Maximum: 56 degrees. Possible isolated rain in the north. Overcast night with early morning rain and lows in the 50s and 40s
SATURDAY
Maximum: 70 degrees. Rain and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon.
Domingo
High: 51 degrees. Sunny with a breeze.
Monday
Maximum: 62 degrees. Clouds and sun.
March
Maximum: 62 degrees. possible rain
