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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New York City, Central Park (KNYC)

Lat: 40.78°NLon: 73.97°WElev: 154ft.

Light Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Aug 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Long Island City NY

Flood Watch until August 21, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until August 21, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 84. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Long Island City NY
 40.75°N 73.95°W (Elev. 13 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 pm EDT Aug 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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