Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo says it will be another chilly night, with a breezy and cold Thursday.

A frost advisory is in effect for parts of Dutchess and Ulster counties.

WHAT'S NEW: Warmup into the weekend

WHAT'S NEXT: No major storms, but likely some rain returning by late Sunday into Monday.

FORECAST:

THURSDAY: Sunny, breezy and cool with highs in the mid- to upper-50s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear. Lows near 41. Check out the Orionid meteor shower Thursday and Friday nights, especially after midnight looking toward the southeastern sky.

FRIDAY: Sunny, less wind and a touch warmer with highs around 61 degrees. Lows around 44.

SATURDAY: A great start to the weekend! Sunny and warmer with highs around 67 degrees. Lows around 48.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Highs around 66. Chance for a few showers by evening. Lows around 52.

MONDAY: POSSIBLE WEATHER TO WATCH -- Periods of rain possible. Highs around 67. Lows near 52.