New York Weather: Milder Thursday, Record Highs Friday, and Cold Wind Chills

Tonight and Tomorrow: Chilly with Icing

• 🌃 Tonight will be chilly with overnight lows around 33 in the city and cooler in the suburbs.
• ⚠️ Be aware of potential refreezing on surfaces due to melting today, which could cause minor icing outside your door.
• ☁️ Tomorrow will be milder with a high of 48, and the rain is expected to stay away during the day.

Friday: Record Warmth, Thunderstorms, and Heavy Rain

• 🌡️ Friday is forecast to bring record-breaking high temperatures, potentially flirting with records early in the day.
• ⚡ An isolated thunderstorm is possible Friday morning due to atmospheric lift and heat.
• 🌧️ Expect heavy rain and ponding on roads, especially overnight Friday into Saturday morning.
• 💨 Following the rain, strong winds of 40 to 50 mph are anticipated.

Weekend Outlook: Dramatic Temperature Drop

• 🥶 By Saturday morning, wind chills are expected to be in the teens, marking a dramatic shift from Friday's warmth.
• 🌬️ The combination of rain, cold, and wind presents a significant weather challenge for the weekend.
• 🎄 This dramatic weather change is occurring during a busy holiday period with Hanukkah celebrations and preparations for Christmas.