Forecast period: Friday, May 8, 2026, 6 AM – 11 PM ET | Source: National Weather Service New York City

New York City gets a clean, mostly sunny Friday before a stormy weekend rolls in Saturday. The National Weather Service is calling for a high near 60°F in Manhattan with west winds 8 to 17 mph, and even warmer readings in the outer boroughs — Staten Island tops out near 67°F under full sun. If you have outdoor plans this weekend, today is the day to do them.

Borough-by-Borough Forecast

Manhattan: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F. West wind 8 to 17 mph — noticeably breezy along Midtown corridors and the Hudson waterfront. Morning clouds clear quickly. Evening cools to around 51°F.

Brooklyn: Mostly sunny with a high around 61–63°F. Light winds near the water in DUMBO and Red Hook. A pleasant afternoon for Prospect Park.

Queens: Mostly sunny, high near 62°F. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park sees ideal conditions. JFK and LaGuardia operating normally — no weather delays expected.

The Bronx: Mostly sunny, high near 58–60°F. Wind off the sound is slightly cooler near the eastern Bronx. Pelham Bay Park looks good for afternoon use.

Staten Island: Best borough of the day. Full sunshine with a high near 67°F and west winds 6 to 16 mph. See our dedicated Staten Island weather feature for full borough breakdown.

MTA Service Impact

No weather-related service impacts expected Friday. Subway, bus, and Staten Island Ferry all run on normal schedules. The Staten Island Railway operates normal service. Winds up to 17 mph are well below MTA suspension thresholds. Check new.mta.info for any signal or equipment alerts unrelated to weather.

NYC Schools (DOE)

Full school day expected Friday, May 8. At 60°F and sunny, outdoor recess proceeds normally — the DOE outdoor activity threshold sits around 32°F on the cold end and 90°F+ for heat protocols. No weather-based closures or indoor-only recess orders anticipated. Check schools.nyc.gov for non-weather announcements.

Alternate Side Parking

Alternate side parking rules are in effect Friday, May 8. No holiday suspension. Check NYC DOT or the NYC 311 app for your street’s specific schedule.

DSNY Garbage and Recycling

DSNY collection runs on its normal Friday schedule citywide. No weather delays. Compost and recycling pickups proceed as scheduled.

Resident Decisions for Friday

• If you bike: Today is a good day — 60°F and sunny, but allow for west headwinds on eastbound routes. The Hudson River Greenway and Brooklyn Bridge paths will be busy.
• If you’re running outside: Ideal conditions. Layer up in the morning (low 50s at 6 AM) and you’ll be comfortable by midday.
• If you’re walking to work: A light jacket is enough. Wind picks up in the afternoon, especially in Midtown and along waterfront streets.
• Weekend plans: Lock in outdoor plans for Friday or Sunday. Saturday has a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms — the worst day of the stretch.
• If you garden: No frost risk in the boroughs tonight. Lows of 50–51°F are safe for tender spring plants.

Weekend Outlook

Saturday brings the region’s most significant rain event this week. The National Weather Service forecasts showers likely before 2 PM transitioning to showers and thunderstorms by afternoon, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals of 0.10 to 0.25 inches in Manhattan, up to 0.25 to 0.50 inches in Staten Island. Plan accordingly if you have outdoor events Saturday.

Sunday recovers to mostly sunny skies with a high near 69°F in Manhattan and 77°F in Staten Island.

Source: National Weather Service — OKX Forecast Grid, New York City. Forecast generated May 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET.