What to Know
- Muggy and warmer Friday after chilly past few days.
- Stormy days await, but not one day is a complete washout.
- Quick dry period next week.
Who ordered the start of summer with a side of rain?
It seems like Mother Nature has forgotten that the calendar has flipped to summer. It will be another day of rain on Friday -- mainly gray with drizzle and some showers.
Although the area has seen rainy weather these past few days, temperatures are warmer Friday -- and it is muggier as well. Isolated storms can be expected through the weekend — but it's important to note that the rain won't be constantly coming down during this unsettled weather pattern.
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Despite each day having at least a 50 percent chance of rain, none of the days are expected to be washouts. That means certain outdoor events — like games, weddings or high school graduations — could be wet, but also could have fortunate timing to dodge the rain. Best bet is to pack for rain, and hope to get pleasantly surprised if it holds off long enough.
Showers, even storms, will be hit or miss Friday. However, when they hit, heavy rain could lead to some flash flooding.
Friday's current humidity creeps up a notch this weekend with dew points near 70 (in the unpleasant/miserable range).
The set up continues to be that many stay storm-free most of the day Saturday and Sunday (even some sun expected!), but any one spot can’t be guaranteed. This is somewhat good news for those who plan to attend the NYC Pride March Sunday (although make sure to keep that umbrella handy).
That remains true as a second system keeps rain chances around Monday and Tuesday, before clearer skies finally arrive by midweek next week.
The warmer weather and spike in dew points (a.k.a. higher humidity) stick around through next week. Highs remain in the low 80s, so it will be muggy with the elevated humidity factored in.
Ultimately, it's not a matter of when the rain comes, but how much will fall by the middle of next week. By the time all the rain moves out, parts of the tri-state (particularly in the upper Hudson Valley) could see up to 3 inches of precipitation. The NYC area and much of the area will see 1-2 inches in all. It will be welcome though, with much of the region experiencing drier than normal conditions thus far this year.
We continue to hold out hope for a storm free day or two next week!
Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here, and see the 10-day forecast below.
