NYC Weather: Brace For 60 MPH Wind Gusts
If New Yorkers aren't blown away Monday, they're in for sunny, spring-like weather this week. Strong wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible in New York City, according to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory states that strong winds could cause tree limbs to be blown down and power outages. The wind advisory will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Despite the wind, New Yorkers are expected to see sunshine and warmer temperatures for the rest of the week, with highs expected in the 60s expected to reach 65 degrees on Wednesday and nearly as warm Thursday.
Published : 2 months ago by Matt Troutman in Weather
Strong wind gusts of up to 60 mph could blow through the city Monday, a wind advisory states. The wind advisory will remain in effect until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," the advisory states. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." The wind will range from 20 mph to 30 mph, with most gusts in the 50-mph range, according to the advisory.
"Isolated gusts around 60 mph are possible," the advisory states. New Yorkers disheartened by the wind after a wet weekend will have literal rays of sunshine to look forward to, however.
Sunny skies and spring-like highs in the 60s are expected for the rest of this week, according to the National Weather Service's forecast. Highs will hit 65 degrees Wednesday, and nearly as warm Thursday, the forecast states.
Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast, as of Monday morning. Monday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Windy, with a northwest wind 26 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 13 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.