AccuWeather: Filtered sun, damp south
AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Friday offers one of the better chances for outdoor activity. While much of the area stays dry, clouds will be persistent, and a few showers may linger, especially along the Jersey Shore and into parts of Ocean County. Highs will reach the mid-60s, with occasional filtered sunshine, particularly north of Interstate 78.
Saturday is shaping up to be the most challenging day of the holiday stretch. Expect a raw, chilly feel, with temperatures stuck in the mid-50s and widespread rain developing. The heaviest rainfall is expected later in the day and into the night, continuing into early Sunday. This period could bring a soaking 1 to 3 inches of rain across the region, with the heaviest totals focused south and east.
Sunday starts off wet, particularly in the morning, as the tail end of Saturday night's rain moves out. However, conditions should gradually improve during the afternoon hours. While skies may remain mostly cloudy, shower activity will diminish, and some drying is expected. Temps will hover near 60 degrees.
Memorial Day itself offers the most promise. While not entirely perfect, it should feature milder temperatures, approaching the upper 60s, and at least some breaks in the cloud cover. A stray shower cannot be ruled out, but overall, it's shaping up to be the most favorable day of the holiday period.
Once the holiday weekend wraps up, the pattern improves significantly. Warmer, drier conditions settle in by midweek, with temperatures climbing into the 70s under sunnier skies-an encouraging turnaround after a soggy start to the unofficial beginning of summer.
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THE 7-DAY FORECAST
Friday
Filtered sun, damp south. High 65
Saturday
Raw and rainy. AccuWeather Alert for a soaking at night. High 56
Sunday
Soggy start. High 60
Monday
Still a chance of a shower. High 68
Tuesday
More sun, warmer. 76
Wednesday
Back to beautiful. High 80
Thursday
Sunny and nice. High 78
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