New Yorkers faced slate-gray clouds, rain and temperatures stuck on 63 degrees Friday morning. Thursday, it appeared that the heaviest rain might affect this morning's commute. That was true in some western suburbs, but for the area as a whole, the heaviest rain moved in at midday.
Meanwhile, drier air advanced from Ohio and West Virginia and was headed toward the East Coast. This should mean at least partial sunshine for both days of the weekend with only slight chances for any showers. In short, we will go from wet to sunny. However, don't be surprised if areas of dense fog form late tonight and linger into the morning, especially outside of the city.
Rainy weather in New York on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Photo tweeted by Elina Tilipman.
Temperatures will resume their typical daily routine, rising to the 60s in the afternoons and falling through the 50s in the evening hours to settle in the 40s at daybreak. Keep in mind that with the sun now rising after 7 a.m. and not climbing nearly as high as in the summer, cool-weather clothing is often needed much of the morning even if it approaches 70 later in the afternoon.
More than 500 inbound and outbound flights at LaGuardia in New York were delayed due to the storms.
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The Memorial Day weekend will begin cool, windy and rainy in New England and part of the mid-Atlantic.
With one day remaining before Memorial Day weekend, the Sandy-battered Jersey coastline is hustling to finish last-minute preparations.
Explosive thunderstorm development can bring tornadoes to northern Texas and southwestern Oklahoma late Thursday.
Thunderstorms will slow cleanup efforts in Moore, Okla., into the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
| Extreme | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| High | N/A | |
| Low | N/A | |
| Precip | N/A |
Washington, DC (1925)
97 degrees.
Bahler, KS (2007)
8.25 inches of rain in 24 hours, from the
22nd to 23rd.
Pennsylvania (1984)
Over $150,000 damage in Monroe and Pike
counties from a thunderstorm downburst
(originally thought to be tornadoes).
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