Get ready for a mix of weather in NYC and the Northeast as Amy Freeze delves into clear skies, potential rainfall, and cool temperatures. Don’t miss out on your essential weather update.

Stay prepared with Meteorologist Amy Freeze’s essential weather update, covering everything from clear morning skies in NYC to chilly temperatures across the Northeast. Rain and storms may disrupt your usual day, but with Amy’s insights, you can stay one step ahead. Check out the full 7-day forecast on our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/.
A large area of rain is impacting the Northeast, stretching from New York City up to Boston. Meanwhile, showers and cloud cover extend back through Albany and into western New York, including Syracuse. In Pennsylvania, Scranton sees lighter rain, while Pittsburgh is surrounded by intense rainfall and potential storms. The radar also indicates a mix of wintry precipitation in the northern Adirondacks, particularly around Lake Placid. Washington D.C. remains dry under clearer skies, while Philadelphia is experiencing light rain as the system moves eastward.
By tomorrow morning temperatures in New York City rise from 50 degrees at 8 AM to 56 degrees by noon. Expect cloud cover throughout the morning, with calm winds transitioning to a light west-northwest breeze around 5 miles per hour by midday.
Tomorrow the rain is gone but New York City is expected to reach just 54 degrees, while Philadelphia will see a slightly warmer high of 56. Boston and Portland are both forecasted to hit 50 degrees, a bit chilly for May. Buffalo will warm up to 56 degrees, and Scranton, PA, will only manage to hit 51.
A low-pressure system moving through the Northeast will bring widespread rain from Pittsburgh to Boston, starting tonight and continuing into tomorrow. Expect heavy downpours in areas such as New York City and Albany, with potential flooding due to the substantial rainfall. By morning, this rain shifts northeast with intensity, impacting areas like Portland with severe weather risk in the form of gusty winds and localized flooding. Temperatures will remain cool maintaining cloud cover and damp conditions throughout Thursday. Keep an eye on travel disruptions due to wet roads and possible delays from stormy weather.
The UV index in New York City will be low today with a value of 2, indicating no need for sunburn time consideration due to cloud cover and potential rain. Tomorrow, the index rises to 5, suggesting moderate exposure risk with a burn time of about 27 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in New York City: Thursday: Expect light rain early in the day, with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 46 degrees. Friday: Partly cloudy with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 51 degrees. Saturday: The clouds continue but without rain, at a high of 62 degrees and a nighttime low around 52. Sunday: Looking brighter with sunshine and a high of 69 degrees, cooling down to 54 degrees at night. Monday: Mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at 73 degrees and a low of 57. Tuesday: Showers return, hitting a high of 73 degrees and dropping to 58 at night. Wednesday: More showers expected, bringing temperatures to 69 degrees during the day, cooling to 58 degrees at night.