New Yorkers should grab a raincoat and leave the umbrella at arm’s reach before heading out this Monday morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting a wet day across all five boroughs, with scattered showers developing through the morning, a chance of thunderstorms by afternoon, and near-100 percent precipitation probability throughout the day.
Today’s Forecast at a Glance
Monday, May 11, 2026 — High near 63–65°F. Scattered showers in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Southeast winds 5–10 mph becoming southwest 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain: near 100%.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low near 47°F. North winds 8–11 mph. The rain clears by evening.
Source: National Weather Service — NWS New York (OKX), forecast issued 2:37 AM EDT May 11, 2026. Bronx County Zone Forecast | NWS New York
What This Means for Your Commute
MTA Subway: Multiple weekend service changes remain in effect through 5 AM Monday. The 7 train is replaced by shuttle buses between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards — LIRR is accepting subway riders between Queens and Manhattan at no extra cost at Flushing, Mets-Willets Point, Woodside, Grand Central Madison, and Penn Station. The 5 train weekend express (Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St) ends at 5 AM. Check MTA service alerts for the latest before you leave.
If you bike: Today is not a cycling day. Gusts to 25 mph combined with wet pavement make for hazardous conditions. Use the subway or bus instead.
If you drive: Alternate side parking is in effect today — no suspension. Move your car on time. Allow extra time on wet roads and expect slower traffic through the afternoon thunderstorm window.
City Services & Schools
- NYC Public Schools (NYCPS): Open — standard Monday. No DOE closure announced. Outdoor recess will likely be canceled or moved indoors given near-100% rain probability.
- DSNY Garbage & Recycling: Regular Monday collection is on schedule — no holiday suspension.
- Alternate Side Parking: In effect. Next suspension is Thursday, May 14 (Solemnity of the Ascension).
Resident Decisions
- If you’re dropping kids at school: Have a compact umbrella in the backpack and rain boots if possible. Morning showers begin early.
- If you take transit: Platform crowding may be higher than usual as cyclists and walkers switch to subway. Give yourself an extra 10–15 minutes.
- If you have outdoor plans this afternoon: Reschedule. The thunderstorm window runs from roughly noon through early evening.
- If you need to move your car for ASP: Do it early — streets will be wet and the risk of fender-benders rises on rain days.
The good news: tonight clears up quickly. By Tuesday, New Yorkers should see a return to partly sunny skies with temperatures staying in the mid-60s.
Forecast data: National Weather Service — Bronx County (NYZ073), issued 2:37 AM EDT May 11, 2026. MTA service alerts: MTA Weekender May 8–11, 2026. ASP status: NYC DOT Alternate Side Parking.
