Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: Monday is the Best Day

Current Weather Conditions

• 🌧️ Rain is currently falling in New Jersey and New York City, with temperatures in the 50s and feeling raw due to wind.
• 💧 Central Park received three-quarters of an inch of rain today, with some areas like Islip receiving 1.3 inches.
• 🌊 Coastal areas are experiencing coastal flooding due to a weak nor'easter.

Spring Rainfall and Drought Conditions

• 🌱 The spring season has been very wet, with over 13 inches of rain, resulting in a surplus and reservoirs at 99.6% capacity.
• ☀️ This has eliminated drought conditions, with only dry areas not reaching drought thresholds.

Forecast for the Coming Days

• ☁️ Friday and Saturday will see slow improvement with less rain but persistent clouds.
• ☀️ Monday is predicted to be the best day of the Memorial Day weekend, with the warmest temperatures and beautiful skies.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to rise from 59°F on Friday to 72°F on Monday.

Extended Outlook

• 🌦️ A chance of rain is present for Wednesday and Thursday of the following week.
• 💨 Current conditions include strong winds, with gusts of 30-40 mph on the east end.