New York Weather: Rainy and Windy First Alert Day, Chilly Halloween

First Alert Weather Day on Thursday

• ⚠️ A First Alert weather day is in effect for Thursday, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible.
• 💨 Expect wind gusts of 30 to 50 miles per hour, leading to minor coastal flooding with alerts for shorelines.
• 🌊 The potential for one to two feet of inundation is noted, with one foot being more likely in isolated spots.

Storm Interaction and Timing

• ⛈️ The main storm system is currently in the Tennessee Valley, but interaction with another system, 'Melissa', will ramp up the conditions.
• 🌃 By Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Melissa-influenced rain is expected to move over the New York City area and points east.

Friday and Halloween Weather

• 🌬️ Rain exits by Friday, but the day will remain cloudy and windy, with gusts similar to Thursday's levels.
• 🎃 Halloween evening will be chilly and windy, with gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour expected around 6 p.m.
• 🥶 Temperatures on Halloween will be around 57°, significantly colder than the previous year's 81°.

Weekend and 7-Day Outlook

• 🍂 Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be seasonable fall weekends with temperatures in the mid-50s.
• 🌦️ After Thursday's rain, only slight chances of rain are expected for the upcoming week.
• 🧥 For trick-or-treating, children may need a sweatshirt under their costume as temperatures will be in the low 50s, and in the 40s north of the area.