AccuWeather: Cooler, clouds and sun

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

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- After a gorgeous Thursday, Friday remains a decent, though slightly cooler, day to wrap up the workweek.

Temperatures will run about 10 degrees lower, and we'll see more cloud cover, especially during the morning. While a brief passing shower can't be ruled out, most areas stay dry, with some sunshine breaking through by midday.

Any early-morning shower threat is mainly east of New York City. Elsewhere, the air remains too dry for anything widespread. By afternoon, expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs reaching the mid-60s inland and closer to the 50s along the coast, where onshore winds keep things cooler. Air quality will be moderate, but tree pollen remains very high.

AccuWeather Alert: Saturday Soaker

Saturday is a different story, and it comes with an AccuWeather Alert. The weekend starts wet, with rain becoming steadier late Saturday morning and intensifying through the afternoon and early evening. While early risers may just encounter drizzle or scattered showers, conditions deteriorate as the day goes on.

Rainfall totals will average around one inch across much of the area, with some locations north and west exceeding that amount. Areas farther south may see slightly less. Though widespread flooding is not expected, ponding on roads, reduced visibility, and travel delays are likely Saturday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds and falling temperatures will add to the raw feel, especially later in the day.

Rain tapers off late Saturday night into early Sunday. The day will start damp and cool with lingering clouds, but conditions gradually improve. Some breaks of sunshine are expected during the afternoon, and temperatures will recover into the upper 50s.

Monday looks encouraging, with drier weather and highs near 62 degrees as we sit between storm systems.