Muggy & warm Thursday in Brooklyn, but relief is on the way
Temperatures climb into the upper 80s Thursday, with a few showers and thunderstorms possible.
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WHAT TO KNOW
Storms moved through overnight, some producing strong wind gusts
Today is warm and humid, a stray shower returns this evening
Drier, more comfortable air arrives Friday and Saturday with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s
Rain returns Sunday afternoon and is widespread Sunday night into Monday morning
Morning Rush
The overnight storms are clearing out, though a few lingering showers are still possible early this morning. Some of those storms packed gusty winds, but they mainly tracked north of the borough so watch for wet roads if traveling north of Brooklyn early today.
Rest of Thursday
Skies turn mostly sunny for the afternoon, and this will be the warmest day of the forecast, with highs climbing into the upper 80s. The air will feel a bit more humid than yesterday, with the heat index nudging up close to 90. There's a chance an isolated shower pops up during the afternoon or early evening, but most of the day should stay dry, and any showers that do form should move through quickly. If you have outdoor plans tonight in Prospect Park or elsewhere, the risk of a stray shower is low, but a stray shower is possible early.
Friday
Friday looks great. High pressure starts building in, bringing drier air and sunny skies. Temperatures sit in the low 80s, and the lower humidity will make it feel noticeably more comfortable than the past few days. It's a good day to be outside. However, a stray shower is possible Friday evening. It's a low risk and thunderstorms are not expected.
The Weekend: Sunny start then Sunday showers
Saturday is the pick of the weekend, with sunny skies, low-80s highs, and comfortable, dry air as high pressure sits right overhead, a great day for the beach at Coney Island. Sunday starts off mostly sunny, but rain becomes more likely by Sunday afternoon and continues into Monday. There's still some uncertainty on exact timing and impacts, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans later this weekend.
Boat and Beach
Coastal flooding remains a concern through tonight in usual flood-prone areas due to the moon phase, with Sheepshead Bay among the spots to watch during the overnight high tide. Flooding concerns ease slightly for Friday. That same new moon is also widening the tidal swing. There's a low overall risk for rip currents at Coney Island, but a few could develop during the afternoon low tide. Boating conditions stay calm through the weekend with no major wind or wave concerns.
