First Alert Weather: Thanksgiving Week Forecast - Rain, Cold, and Parade Winds

Wednesday's Rainy Travel Day

• 🌧️ Wednesday is expected to be a challenging travel day with batches of rain moving through the Tri-State Area.
• 🌡️ Despite the rain, temperatures will be mild, reaching up to 64 degrees, providing a warm launching pad for Thursday.
• ⚠️ The heaviest rain is currently impacting areas like Suffolk County and extending towards Stamford, Connecticut.

Thanksgiving Day Forecast

• 🦃 Thanksgiving Day will see a dramatic temperature drop, with a high of only 43 degrees.
• 💨 The day will be cold and blustery, with winds gusting up to 30 mph, making it feel even colder.
• 🎈 Despite the strong winds, it is anticipated that the parade balloons will fly, though they may be tethered closer to the ground.
• 🧥 Attendees heading to the parade should prepare for temperatures around 38 degrees with significant wind chill.

Looking Ahead: Cold Snap and Next Rain Chance

• 🥶 Following Thanksgiving, colder temperatures will persist, with highs in the low 40s on Friday and Saturday.
• ❄️ The next chance for rain is expected around Monday of the following week, with potential for snowflakes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• 📈 It is predicted that the 64-degree reading on Wednesday may be the last of the 60s for the foreseeable future.