STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents should prepare for dangerously cold wind chills through Sunday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for Richmond County that remains in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday.
According to the weather service, the combination of cold temperatures and increasing northerly winds will produce wind chills within advisory levels late Saturday night into Sunday morning. These cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken. Residents should limit time outdoors and ensure they wear appropriate cold weather clothing, including hats and gloves.
Wind speeds are expected to increase Saturday evening, with gusts reaching 30-40 mph by Sunday morning, particularly in coastal areas. A few gusts could approach 45 mph, though the weather service notes that wind advisory criteria are not expected to be met. The strongest winds will occur Sunday morning through early afternoon as a storm system strengthens offshore.
Minor tidal flooding is possible Sunday into Monday along Staten Island’s coastal areas due to the combination of spring tides and the offshore low pressure system. The extent of ice on area waters may limit flooding impacts.
For New York City, temperatures will remain cold through the weekend with increasing northerly winds. Wind chills will be at or near advisory levels across the five boroughs.
The extended forecast shows improving conditions by Monday and Tuesday. By Wednesday, there’s a chance of light snow developing late into Wednesday night across the New York City area.
Residents should continue to monitor weather updates as the cold pattern persists through the weekend before moderating early next week. A weak pressure gradient is expected to bring relatively tranquil conditions by mid-week.
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