Nice and more comfortable this afternoon; tracking heavy rain late-week

Yesterday's strong wind is subsiding and the sun is shining, but significant and much-needed rain is on the way for Friday night.

News 12 Staff

Apr 9, 2025, 10:35 AM

Updated 1 hr ago

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Have a heavy coat for the morning and a lighter one is fine for the afternoon. This afternoon is nice and sunny, and it will feel much better than yesterday with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and a much lighter breeze.
If you are heading to Citi Field this afternoon, you should dress warmly. That said, it will not feel nearly as cold as it did at the game yesterday!
While there can be a few showers and even a couple of wet snowflakes in higher elevations tomorrow afternoon and evening, most of Thursday should be dry and mostly cloudy with high temperatures around 52 degrees.
STORM WATCH DETAILS:
The wettest part of this week will be Friday night into Saturday morning with periods of moderate to heavy rain. It will also be breezy, but the wind is not likely to be incredibly strong.
While Saturday afternoon through Sunday will be drier, there can still be a spotty shower around. Warmer weather arrives into next week with just a few showers possible Tuesday.
Have a great Wednesday!
FORECAST:
TODAY: It will feel decent with a slight chill this afternoon after what was a cold start to the morning. Mostly sunny. A bit breezy, but not nearly as windy as yesterday. Highs around 50 degrees will feel like the mid-40s.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cold, but with only a light breeze. Lows near 35 degrees.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty light afternoon and evening showers possible. A few wet snowflakes may mix in with any showers north and west. Highs around 52 degrees. Lows near 39 degrees.
FRIDAY: STORM WATCH (PM)- Mostly cloudy with spotty showers throughout the day. The steadiest rain, which can be heavy at times, will arrive Friday evening through early Saturday morning. Highs around 51 degrees. Lows near 43 degrees.
SATURDAY: PASSOVER BEGINS - Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible, mainly in the morning. Highs around 50 degrees. Lows near 42 degrees.
SUNDAY: PALM SUNDAY - Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. A spotty shower is possible. Highs around 57 degrees. Lows near 43 degrees.
MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Warmer with highs around 66 degrees. Lows near 48 degrees.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few rain showers possible. Highs around 68 degrees. Lows near 44 degrees.