Under a steady rain, an estimated one million revelers packed Times Square in New York on New Year's Eve on Tuesday to watch the iconic Waterford Crystal ball drop. Carrie Underwood performs in Times Square on New Year's Eve on December 31,

A thunderstorm rocked Times Square, drenching the thousands of people — and performers like The Jonas Brothers – who are waiting to ring in 2025

Rain was forecast to fall in the New York City metro area from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., with moderate to occasionally heavy rain falling for a two to four hour period in that window, the National Weather Service’s New York office said. Thunder was predicted for the same area from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the office said.

New Year's Eve 2025 could be the wettest NYC has seen in a while, as rain is expected for the ball drop in Times Square.

A large stretch of the eastern US — including New York’s Times Square, the site of the famed New Year’s Eve celebration — is due for a blast of rain and gusty winds to ring in 2025.

This year looks to be warm and rainy. The forecast for Times Square at midnight is a 100% chance of rain with temperatures around 50°. 8 previous year have and temperatures at or above 50° at midnight, so it’s likely to be top 10 for temperatures. But anyone heading out this year will have to be prepared to brave the rain.

"There is a chance of some very heavy rain between 10 and 11 p.m. that will be potentially disruptive for anyone outside trying to see the ball drop."

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2024 and say hello to 2025. All eyes will be on Times Square in the heart of New York City as thousands gather to celebrate the start of the new year as the countdown begins and the ball drops.