Staten Island Weather: Rain to Break Drought This Week
- Staten Island will receive rain late Wednesday night through Thursday morning, according to AccuWeather.
- Today will be the warmest day of the week, reaching a high of 66 degrees.
- On Tuesday, temperatures will drop to a high of 56 degrees with partly sunny and partly cloudy skies.
Rain Expected in Staten Island: Break from Drought
Staten Island will receive rain late Wednesday night through Thursday morning, according to AccuWeather. There is also over a 50% chance of rain on Friday and Saturday.
New York City has been experiencing a prolonged drought. This has led to a record number of brush fires. Consequently, residents have faced smokey days.
Temperatures will decrease with the arrival of rain. Today will be the warmest day of the week, reaching a high of 66 degrees. The work week starts with a high of 65 degrees and some clouds.
On Tuesday, temperatures will drop to a high of 56 degrees with partly sunny and partly cloudy skies.
Cloud coverage will increase on Wednesday. Expect a high in the upper 50s that will fall into the upper 40s at night.
Thursday will be cooler, with a high of 53 degrees. Friday’s high will drop to 47 degrees. A winter coat will be useful.
On Saturday, temperatures will rise just below 50 degrees. Sunday will bring back sunny skies and temperatures around 50 degrees.
While the rain will alleviate the drought in New York and New Jersey, a burn ban is in effect until November 30. This ban prohibits outdoor fires for brush and debris disposal, uncontained campfires, and open fires for cooking. Residents should exercise caution with ignition sources like machinery and matches. Proper disposal of cigarette butts is essential.