New York Weather: Heavy Rain Friday, Sunny Mother's Day Weekend

Friday's Heavy Rain Forecast

• 🌧️ Expect heavy bouts of rain continuing on Friday, with some areas seeing over an inch per hour.
• ⚠️ While the rain is significant, it is not classified as a severe thunderstorm.
• 📉 Temperatures will see a big drop on Friday, with highs in the lower 60s compared to 70s earlier in the week.

Weekend Outlook

• ☀️ Saturday morning may still see some lingering rain due to a low-pressure system.
• 🌷 By Saturday afternoon, conditions are expected to improve, with Sunday looking amazing for Mother's Day.
• 🌡️ Mother's Day is forecast to be mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 degrees.

Rainfall Totals and Drought Conditions

• 📊 Widespread rainfall of one to two inches is expected across the region.
• 📈 Certain areas, like Greenwich, Connecticut, could see over 2.6 inches of rain.
• 💧 Despite the recent rain, some areas still experience significant drought, though reservoirs are generally above normal levels.

Daylight and Sunset Times

• 🌇 Sunsets will continue to occur after 8:00 p.m. until August 11th, providing brightly lit evenings.
• 🌃 Tonight's sunset is at 8:00 p.m.