NYC weekend weather: Rain likely overnight, thunderstorms possible Sunday

Published August 22, 2026 9:50 AM EDT

A mostly cloudy Saturday in New York City is expected to give way to showers overnight, with more rain and thunderstorms possible at times through Sunday.

When rain is expected in NYC

What we know:

The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Saturday night. Showers then become likely overnight, with a 60% chance of rain and between one-quarter and one-half inch of rainfall possible.

Patchy fog could also develop after 2 a.m.

Saturday flash flood threat(FOX Weather)

What Sunday looks like

Sunday is expected to be partly sunny, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. High temperatures are expected near 80 degrees.

Forecasters said a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms exists across much of the region Sunday into Sunday evening. Any flooding in the city is expected to be limited to nuisance flooding in low-lying areas or places with poor drainage.

What's next:

A small chance of showers and thunderstorms remains in the forecast for Monday afternoon. Drier weather is expected to take hold Monday night and continue into the middle of next week.

The Source: This article was written using information from the National Weather Service New York and its New York City forecast.

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