Staten Island Braces for Windy Tuesday

Staten Island is in for a windy Tuesday, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. The wind advisory is in place until 6 p. m. , so it's a good idea to tie down anything that might blow away. The morning is expected to be the windiest, but the gusts will ease up as the day goes on. The National Weather Service says these strong winds are because of a cold front that just passed through. Some flurries might show up around New York City between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. , but don't expect much snow to stick around. It's going to be cold, with temperatures only reaching the upper 20s to lower 30s. The wind isn't just a problem for Staten Island. Other parts of New York City have already seen gusts over 50 mph. People should watch out for power outages and falling branches.The night will stay cold, with temperatures dropping to the lower to mid 20s. The wind will calm down a bit, but there could still be gusts of 20-30 mph. Wednesday won't be much warmer, with highs in the lower to mid 30s. Another cold front is coming through Wednesday night, which could bring some snow showers. It's not expected to snow much, but it might make some surfaces slippery. The cold weather is sticking around for the weekend, with temperatures 5-10 degrees below normal. Things might warm up a bit early next week. There's a chance of more snow late Sunday into Monday, which could mess up weekend plans. It's always a good idea to check the weather forecast before making plans.