NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – Thunderstorms were rolling through the New York City area Thursday, but the weather was expected to quiet down going into Memorial Day weekend.
Rumbles of thunder and heavy rain moved through the city in the morning, setting off a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for much of the area that has since expired. While isolated showers and storms may pop up throughout the afternoon and evening in some areas, the worst of the weather is likely over, according to AccuWeather.
The storms prompted ground stops at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports. The ground stops were lifted by afternoon, though flight delays persisted just as Memorial Day weekend travelers began their journeys.
It’s warmer and more humid Thursday, with a high of 82, as this week’s summerlike weather continues.
The unsettled weather is forecast to last the day, but any storms will be isolated. They could produce flooding downpours, damaging winds and hail.
A stray shower may move through overnight ahead of a sunny and very warm end to the work week.
It will be less humid Friday as highs reach about 86 in the city. RealFeels are set to top 90, as they have done much of the week.
Memorial Day weekend is looking mostly pleasant. Expect a mix of sun and clouds both days and highs around 80 in the boroughs. A late-day thunderstorm is expected Saturday, especially west of NYC.
Memorial Day will be cooler, less sunny and stormier. The forecast shows a couple showers—and even a heavy thunderstorm with the potential to bring downpours, damaging winds and hail.
