Forecast period: Thursday, May 28, 2026 — daytime through Friday morning. Source: National Weather Service New York/Upton (forecast issued 2:26 AM ET, May 28, 2026).
The short version
Mostly sunny across the five boroughs, high near 76°F in Central Park, dropping to about 74°F by late afternoon as a steady north wind picks up. Gusts to 26 mph. Overnight clears to a comfortable 59°F. Zero precipitation worth planning around — rain chance peaks at 11% during the day.
Borough-by-borough numbers
NWS gridpoint forecasts for Thursday daytime (high / wind / precip chance):
- The Bronx (Fordham area): 76°F, N 8–15 mph, 12%
- Manhattan – Upper (Harlem): 77°F, N 8–15 mph, 12%
- Manhattan – Midtown (Central Park grid): 76°F, N 7–12 mph, 11%
- Manhattan – Lower (Battery): 70°F, N 9–16 mph, 11%
- Brooklyn (Prospect Heights area): 77°F, N 8–14 mph, 13%
- Queens (Forest Hills area): 77°F, N 8–15 mph, 14%
- Staten Island (mid-island): 78°F, NW 6–14 mph, 9%
Note the 7-degree spread between Lower Manhattan (70°F) and Staten Island (78°F). That’s the sea-breeze signal: a north-to-northwest wind off the harbor cools the Battery, FiDi, and Brooklyn waterfront more aggressively than inland blocks. See today’s Manhattan microclimate piece for what that means at street level.
If you commute
No weather-driven service disruptions on the subway, bus, or commuter rail are expected from the forecast itself — winds are well below thresholds that trigger LIRR or Metro-North wire issues. Check MTA.info for any non-weather service changes before you swipe in.
If you bike, walk, or jog
This is one of the better outdoor days of the week. Mid-70s, low humidity, dry pavement. The north wind will be at your back heading downtown over the Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Williamsburg bridges, in your face going north. Gusts hit 26 mph — if you ride a lightweight road bike with deep wheels, expect some sidewall push on exposed spans.
If you have school-age kids
Forecast high of 76°F is well below NYC Department of Education thresholds that affect outdoor recess or dismissal. Sunscreen weather, not heat-emergency weather. UV index will be high — peak sun is roughly 12:53 PM ET (solar transit per NWS astronomical data).
Alternate side parking and garbage
Alternate side parking and DSNY collection follow published calendars. May 28 is not on the standard NYC ASP suspension calendar, but rules can change. Verify the current day’s status at NYC 311’s alternate side article or by calling 311.
Looking ahead
NWS extended forecast:
- Thursday night: Mostly clear, low 59°F, NW 6–10 mph (gusts 26).
- Friday: Sunny, high 79°F, NW 6–9 mph. The warmest day of the stretch.
- Friday night: Partly cloudy, low 60°F, W 8–13 mph (gusts 25).
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 69°F, N 13 mph. Cooler — sweater after sunset.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 76°F.
A dry, sunny stretch. No advisories in effect from National Weather Service New York/Upton as of this forecast issuance.
Sources
- National Weather Service New York/Upton forecast office, gridpoint OKX/34,45 (Manhattan), issued 2026-05-28 06:26 UTC. api.weather.gov/gridpoints/OKX/34,45/forecast
- Per-borough gridpoint forecasts from api.weather.gov for the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
- NWS active alerts query for NYC forecast zones NYZ072–NYZ178: zero active alerts at publish time.
