Saturday storms could give way to clearer skies Sunday when the world’s eyes turn toward the New York City area to watch the World Cup finals between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium.
A “slight chance of showers” Saturday could help wash away orange skies over the tri-state area caused by Canadian wildfires, according to the National Weather Service, though areas of smoke may persist.
A thunderstorm is possible after 11 a.m. Temperatures will reach roughly 82 degrees with wind gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday night is expected to bring showers accompanied by possible thunderstorms in the early hours of Sunday morning. That may include rainfall of up to nearly an inch.
Wet conditions are expected to give way to sunny skies over MetLife Stadium Sunday. A high temperature of 82 degrees and winds just over 10 mph hint toward nearly ideal conditions for the highly anticipated 3 p.m. showdown between the world’s top two soccer teams.
A general view of the MetLife stadium during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Smoky air had threatened to complicate that event in East Rutherford, N.J. But forecasts indicate poor air quality shouldn’t be an issue when the World Cup tournament finally reaches its climax, with President Trump and Mayor Mamdani in the stands.
The Weather Channel says New Yorkers can expect Monday’s weather to look a lot like a lot like Sunday’s conditions, but under partially cloudy skies. Thunderstorms could return Tuesday night and roll into Wednesday morning.
That would be a welcomed change over the past few days in New York City. The city fell under a dangerous, code red air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting southeast from Ontario. Those looking to kick a ball around or do anything at all have been forced indoors thanks to an unfriendly yellow and orange haze that’s coated the skies.
Accuweather says Spanish soccer fans watching their team play in Madrid will be dealing with nearly 100 degree weather on Sunday. Temperatures in Argentina — where it’s wintertime — are expected to hit a high of 56 degrees.