Staten Island residents should prepare for cold conditions and potential frost Thursday night as temperatures are expected to dip into the lows 40s and 30s.
According to the National Weather Service forecast, Thursday will see gusty northwest winds up to 35 mph through the first half of the afternoon before gradually diminishing by evening. High temperatures will reach only the lower 50s today, about five degrees below normal. The weather service indicates winds will become light overnight as high pressure builds in from the west, creating conditions for potential frost formation with mostly clear skies.
Friday will bring a rebound in temperatures, with highs climbing into the mid-50s to around 60 degrees. Southerly winds will strengthen throughout the day, potentially gusting to 25-35 mph by late morning and afternoon, with the highest gusts along coastal areas. Rain showers are expected to move in Friday night along and ahead of a cold front, with most areas receiving between one and two tenths of an inch of rainfall.
The weekend begins with lingering morning showers Saturday, particularly in eastern areas, before drying out. Temperatures will continue warming to the lower to mid-60s on Saturday, about 6-8 degrees above normal for early November.
A more significant weather system is expected Sunday, with rain likely as a strong cold front approaches. The weather service forecasts this front will usher in the coldest air of the season for early next week, with Monday night temperatures potentially falling below freezing in many inland locations.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the Friday morning/midday high tide cycle along New York Harbor and nearby tidal waters due to the combination of high astronomical tides and strong southerly winds ahead of the approaching cold front. Similar conditions may cause minor flooding again during Sunday’s late morning/early afternoon high tide.
Wind chills will become a factor early next week, with values mostly in the 20s Monday night and mid-20s to lower 30s Tuesday night as the coldest air of the season settles across the region.
A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.
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