Forecast period: Saturday May 2, 2026 (5 AM – 11 PM ET) — issued by NWS New York (Upton, NY) at 6:24 AM ET. Expect a damp morning with scattered rain showers ending by 8 AM, then mostly cloudy skies through the afternoon. High near 62°F, with temperatures slipping back to around 60°F by late afternoon. Light west wind around 6 mph. Overnight lows drop to 45°F. Sunday rebounds to a sunny 62°F.
Borough-by-borough breakdown
Manhattan: Light showers possible through the morning rush, mostly cloudy by midday. High 62°F.
Brooklyn & Queens: Similar pattern — coastal sections (Coney Island, Rockaway) may see showers linger slightly longer due to onshore flow before the wind shifts west.
The Bronx: Cloud cover hangs on the longest in northern sections; Van Cortlandt and Pelham Bay parks stay overcast into the afternoon.
Staten Island: Showers clear earliest along the South Shore. Expect breaks of brightness by midday in Tottenville and Great Kills.
MTA service impact
No weather-related MTA delays expected. Subways and buses run normal Saturday schedules. Wet platforms at outdoor stations (7 train in Queens, A train through the Rockaways, Staten Island Railway) — leave a few extra minutes. Check mta.info/alerts for live status before you leave.
School day & city services
- NYC DOE schools: Closed (Saturday). No outdoor recess decision needed.
- Alternate Side Parking: Suspended — Saturday is normally an ASP-free day citywide.
- DSNY garbage pickup: No regular Saturday collection on residential routes; commercial collection unaffected by weather.
Specific resident decisions for today
- If you bike: Wait until 9 AM. Roads dry quickly with the west wind once showers exit. Citi Bike riders heading across bridges should expect slick decking until mid-morning.
- If you’re heading to a park: Late morning to afternoon is the window. Bring a light layer — 62°F with cloud cover feels closer to upper 50s, and the Hudson breeze on the West Side adds a chill.
- If you’re going to the beach (Rockaway, Coney, South Beach): Skip it today. Cloud cover, cool water, and damp sand. Sunday is the better call — sunny and 62°F.
- If you’re walking the dog: Morning walks need a rain jacket through about 8 AM. Afternoon is fine.
- Umbrella? Yes if you’re out before 9 AM. After that, leave it at home.
Sunday snapshot — for the planners
Sunday flips to sunny, high 62°F, with northwest wind 10 mph and gusts to 25 mph. The wind is the catch — it’ll feel cooler than the temperature suggests, especially on bridges and along the waterfront. Best park, beach, and outdoor meal day of the weekend by a wide margin.
Sources
- National Weather Service NYC Forecast (Upton, NY office): forecast.weather.gov
- NWS API gridpoint OKX/34,45 — forecast updated 6:24 AM ET, May 2, 2026
- MTA Service Status: new.mta.info/alerts
- NYC Alternate Side Parking calendar: nyc.gov/calendar
