Wind Turbulence Expected in Big Apple on Thanksgiving
A severe windstorm is forecasted for the New York area, which could pose a challenge for Macy's iconic Thanksgiving parade, featuring beloved pop culture icons. The National Weather Service has issued warnings of sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts reaching as high as 35 mph, set to hit the city on Thursday.
For spectators gathered in Central Park West and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, it's essential to bundle up against the cold weather. Meteorologist Bryan Ramsey notes that even though temperatures will be above freezing, the wind chill factor could drop to mid-30s.
The stormy weather is expected to begin Wednesday night as temperatures plummet from nearly 60 degrees to the upper 30s. As the cold front moves through tonight, colder air and stronger winds are forecasted to take hold.
Macy's officials, along with the NYPD, are closely monitoring the conditions and will make a final decision on whether the balloons will fly during the parade before it begins. The company recalls the 1997 incident when high winds caused a Cat in the Hat balloon to crash into a lamppost, resulting in a serious injury to a bystander.
On Friday, the gusts are predicted to peak at 40 to 45 mph during the day, with temperatures ranging from low 40s and wind chills that feel more like the 30s. Overnight lows could even drop into the 20s due to the harsh winds.
The good news is that warmer weather will return on Saturday as the winds calm down, while Sunday's forecast promises temperatures in the mid-50s.
A severe windstorm is forecasted for the New York area, which could pose a challenge for Macy's iconic Thanksgiving parade, featuring beloved pop culture icons. The National Weather Service has issued warnings of sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts reaching as high as 35 mph, set to hit the city on Thursday.
For spectators gathered in Central Park West and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, it's essential to bundle up against the cold weather. Meteorologist Bryan Ramsey notes that even though temperatures will be above freezing, the wind chill factor could drop to mid-30s.
The stormy weather is expected to begin Wednesday night as temperatures plummet from nearly 60 degrees to the upper 30s. As the cold front moves through tonight, colder air and stronger winds are forecasted to take hold.
Macy's officials, along with the NYPD, are closely monitoring the conditions and will make a final decision on whether the balloons will fly during the parade before it begins. The company recalls the 1997 incident when high winds caused a Cat in the Hat balloon to crash into a lamppost, resulting in a serious injury to a bystander.
On Friday, the gusts are predicted to peak at 40 to 45 mph during the day, with temperatures ranging from low 40s and wind chills that feel more like the 30s. Overnight lows could even drop into the 20s due to the harsh winds.
The good news is that warmer weather will return on Saturday as the winds calm down, while Sunday's forecast promises temperatures in the mid-50s.
A Thanksgiving parade with WIND TURBULENCE? That's like, not exactly what I'd call a "turkey-day" experience 
. But for real tho, 15 to 20 mph winds and gusts up to 35 mph is no joke. Like, how r u supposed to hold onto those balloons? 
And Central Park West and Sixth Avenue are gonna be FROSTY, cold temps in the mid-30s with wind chill 
. Hopefully Macy's can make it work, don't wanna see any sad faces 
. On a bright side tho, warmer weather is comin' on Sat & Sun, so that's def a silver lining 
!
. I'm so sad i was planning on watching the balloons with my fam 
. But, yay! Warm weather is coming back by Saturday 
, so we'll just have to wait it out. I hope the NYPD makes a good decision and keeps everyone safe 
. This storm is looking intense... 40-45 mph winds? That's crazy 
[check out forecast on AccuWeather](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/new-york-city/45641/weather-forecast/45641)
... like what if the balloons get blown away by those crazy strong gusts of wind?! 
35 mph is CRAZY!!! I'm literally counting down the hours till Sat when it's supposed to calm down tho 
can't wait for sunshine and mild temps again 
Bring on the hot cocoa tho! 
. Just give me a cozy dinner with family and friends, that's what I'm thankful for 
. Macy's should just be like "sorry, folks" and skip the parade altogether... but I guess that's not how business works 
. Still, at least the warmer weather on Saturday will make up for it, right? 
in NYC on Thanksgiving... I mean, I get it, can't cancel the parade or anything, but 40 mph gusts? That's like, crazy windy 
! And it's not just the parade that's affected, all the spectators are gonna have to bundle up like it's winter or something 
And poor Cat in the Hat balloon from 1997... still can't believe that happened 
! Like, I get it, safety first and all that, but it's Thanksgiving Day, fam! We were so hyped to see those iconic balloons and floats in action 
. And now we're stuck with a bunch of cold, windy days 
? Not cool. On the bright side, at least the weather will be nice on Sunday, right? Should've been clear skies by then... fingers crossed 
. And it's not like this is an isolated incident - I remember what happened in 1997 when those high winds caused that balloon crash... so yeah, let's hope everything goes smoothly.
I was thinking of going out on friday tho but 40 mph is like crazy 
! I mean, 40 to 45 mph? That's like, whoa! And the Macy's crew better be super careful 'cause they don't wanna have any more balloon-related drama 
. Mid-30s wind chill factor? Brrr... can't even imagine standing outside in that for a few hours 
this severe windstorm is gonna ruin the Macy's Thanksgiving parade vibe so badly! imagine floating along Central Park West and Sixth Avenue with gusty winds threatening to pop those iconic balloons like they're fragile glass ornaments 
at least it'll be warmer by Saturday... maybe that's a silver lining?
. I remember when I was a kid, my grandma used to take me to watch the Macy's parade every year and we'd make it a special day. Now, with all these crazy weather conditions, I'm not sure if it'll be safe for everyone to gather in Central Park West. At least they're keeping an eye on things and will make a final decision about flying the balloons. Fingers crossed! 
let's just hope everyone stays safe and has a blast (literally) 
. 15-20mph winds and gusts up to 35mph? That's not exactly "windy" 
. btw, ppl who dont like the parade just need to chill 