AccuWeather: Sunnier with a spot shower

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

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- July is ending on a much brighter note for the New York City area, with sunshine returning as a slow-moving low pressure system finally moves offshore.

After several unsettled days, weather conditions are expected to improve significantly, making for an enjoyable Friday at the beaches with only the chance of an isolated shower. Rip current risk is forecast to remain moderate.

The start of August looks equally pleasant. Friday is expected to feature sunshine with just a spotty afternoon shower, while Saturday, the first day of the new month, brings more sunshine with some high clouds drifting overhead. Conditions should remain dry during daylight hours through the weekend.

Sunday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine along with humid conditions, but most locations are expected to stay dry during the day. Any thunderstorms that develop are likely to hold off until late in the day or during the nighttime hours. If storms form before sunset, the greatest likelihood will be across the Catskills.

The extended forecast becomes more challenging early next week as a frontal boundary approaches the region. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, with the front potentially lingering nearby into Tuesday and Wednesday. At this point, the best chance for rainfall appears to be south of New York City, including portions of central and southern New Jersey. Forecast confidence decreases during this period because small shifts in the front's position could significantly impact rain chances.

By next Thursday, a mix of clouds and sunshine is expected. While no extreme heat is anticipated, conditions will remain warm and humid through the early part of next week.