Well, would you look at that? May has been quite the wet month so far. It’s like we can’t catch a break from the rain for more than a couple of days. And guess what? As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, the rain train is not slowing down one bit.
Rain made a grand entrance back into the tri-state area on Wednesday morning, and it’s not planning on leaving anytime soon. The cold, wet weather is here to stay through Thursday, so get ready to cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate and your favorite blanket.
The real heavy rain is expected to hit us Wednesday night into Thursday morning. By the time you’re struggling through your morning commute, most of the serious downpour will have moved on to bother Long Island instead. But don’t get too excited just yet; isolated showers might still be lurking around the corner for you.
And if you’re lucky enough to dodge the heavy rain, you’ll probably still have to deal with some light showers or drizzle. So, grab your trusty umbrella and raincoat because you’re going to need them to survive through Thursday evening. Trust me, you won’t regret having them by your side.
Oh, but that’s not all the fun Mother Nature has in store for us. The winds are going to pick up from the northeast, making Thursday feel even more like a scene from a dramatic weather movie. With sustained winds ranging from 10 to 20mph and gusts up to 30mph, it’s going to be a wild ride. And if you happen to find yourself on the east end of Long Island, hold on tight because gusts could reach a whopping 40mph. Fun, right?
Now, let’s talk about temperatures. Normally, we’d be enjoying highs around 73 degrees in late May. But no, not this time. We’re stuck in the low 50s, which is a solid 15 to 20 degrees below what we’d like. It’s like Mother Nature decided to hit the rewind button and take us back to mid-March. So, bring out those hoodies and boots because sweater weather is making a fierce comeback.
Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel appears on Friday. The skies will start to clear up, with just a few lingering showers hanging around, especially in the Hudson Valley. Temperatures will slowly climb back up into the 60s, but we’re still a far cry from where we want to be at this time of year.
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, the temperatures will continue to rise, but we’ll still be below normal. Saturday and Sunday will greet us with temperatures in the 60s, with a hint of 70s making an appearance on Monday. So, if you’ve got plans for a backyard barbeque, Monday might just be your day to shine.
But hold your horses before you start dreaming of beach weather. Memorial Day will feel more like a spring day than a summer one. Beach temperatures will only reach the 60s, and the ocean is still a chilly upper 50s. So, while it’s not exactly ideal for a swim, it’s perfect for soaking up some sun on the sand.
Despite our history of rainy Memorial Day Weekends, it looks like we might catch a break this time around. Sure, there’s a slight chance of a stray shower here and there, but for the most part, we can expect a dry weekend. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best as we navigate through this mid-week weather madness.
