First Alert Weather: Weekend Rain Expected, Followed by Cold Snap

Current Conditions and Friday Outlook

• 🌃 The city skyline looks pretty as darkness falls early, with the sun setting around 4:47 PM.
• 💨 The severe weather and strong winds (60-70 mph gusts) that caused damage, like a tree coming out of a house, are now behind us.
• 🌡️ Current temperatures are around 48°F, dropping to 41°F in New York City due to the urban heat island effect, while surrounding areas will see frost with temperatures in the 30s.
• ☀️ Friday is expected to be a pleasant day with a mix of sun and clouds, and temperatures reaching 58°F.

Weekend Weather Shift

• 🌧️ A chance of rain begins late Friday night into early Saturday morning, with gusts potentially reaching 20-35 mph.
• 🌤️ Saturday should see clearing skies with sunshine winning the day, with highs around 66°F.
• 💧 Sunday is forecast to be the wetter part of the weekend, starting with light drizzle and transitioning to more significant rain, with temperatures around 60°F.

Cold Air Arrives Early Next Week

• 🥶 A cold front is expected to move in Monday, bringing colder air with it.
• 📉 By Tuesday morning, wind chills in New York City are predicted to be in the teens and 20s.
• 🗓️ The temperatures expected for early next week are typical for mid-December, about a month ahead of schedule.