AccuWeather: Sun and clouds, spot storm

AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Sunshine will mix with increasing cloud cover on Thursday, and while humidity levels will start inching upward, they will not become oppressive.

During the daytime hours on Thursday, there is a chance of a few isolated showers, primarily north and west of the city, while coastal areas and beaches are expected to stay in relatively good shape. By nighttime, however, showers and possible thundershowers become more widespread, particularly later into the overnight period. Despite this, the daylight hours on Thursday still offer mostly pleasant conditions, with only spotty afternoon activity interrupting the mix of sun and clouds.

Rainfall arrives in several rounds rather than as a continuous washout. The first batch develops Thursday night, with much of that activity likely tapering off by Friday morning. As a result, the bulk of Friday appears relatively quiet, with only the possibility of a stray shower lingering around. Clouds could break at times, allowing glimpses of sunshine, although humidity will be higher and temperatures will climb to around 82 degrees.

Another pulse of unsettled weather is expected Friday night into at least part of Saturday. This period may bring more widespread showers, though coverage may favor areas from the city southward rather than impacting the entire region evenly. There remains some uncertainty about how long showers could persist into Saturday, but indications suggest that northern suburbs may see more improvement compared to areas farther south.

Sunday currently looks to be the better half of the weekend, much like earlier projections. While there may be some high clouds and even the chance of a stray shower or thundershower well north and west, conditions overall look brighter and more pleasant. For events such as the Pride Parade, the outlook is favorable, with dry weather expected in the city itself.

Looking ahead into next week, the heat begins to build. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s with increasing humidity, and inland areas could begin to approach the 90-degree mark. There is also the potential for thunderstorms to develop inland starting Tuesday, with better chances of more organized activity by Wednesday afternoon.