AccuWeather: Showers taper off, warmer afternoon
AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
NEW YORK (WABC) -- It was another wet start across the tri-state area Thursday, with light to moderate showers creating a soggy morning commute.
The rain is expected to taper off between 8 and 10 a.m., with drier conditions and increasing sunshine arriving by midday. Temperatures will climb into the low 80s this afternoon, though a spotty shower or thunderstorm remains possible later in the day.
Another round of scattered showers and storms is expected tonight, with some rain potentially lingering into the Friday morning commute. Friday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the low 80s and the chance for an isolated afternoon storm.
A heat advisory remains in effect for Ocean and Monmouth counties in New Jersey, where temperatures could approach 90 degrees and feel closer to 100.
Humidity will finally begin to drop Friday night as a cold front moves through the region.
The holiday weekend forecast continues to look favorable. Saturday will be mostly sunny and near 80, with only a slight chance of a stray shower. Sunday looks mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s.
Labor Day is expected to be sunny and comfortable, with a high near 78 degrees. Mostly sunny and pleasant weather is expected to continue into Tuesday and Wednesday.
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THE 7-DAY FORECAST
Thursday
AccuWeather Alert for AM showers. Sun and a storm in the PM. High 84
Friday
Delayed drying. High 83
Saturday
Partly sunny. High 79
Sunday
Mostly sunny. High 76
Monday
Sunniest day. High 78
Tuesday
Sun and clouds. High 78
Wednesday
Partly to mostly sunny. High 79
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