New York Weather: Rainy, Windy Conditions Expected Thursday

Thursday Weather Forecast

• 🌧️ Rain is moving in with temperatures currently at 53°, affecting areas like Somerset and Middle Sex County.
• 💡 There will be two different rounds of rain originating from two distinct sources.
• 🌀 The first source is a low-pressure system spinning counterclockwise, while the second is moisture pulled in from Hurricane Melissa.
• ⚠️ Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, tracking towards Bermuda late Thursday night or early Friday morning, but not directly impacting the New York shores.
• 🌊 The low-pressure system is actively pulling moisture from Melissa into the New York area, potentially causing heavy rain, especially east of New York City.

Wind Advisory and Conditions

• 💨 A wind advisory is in effect for Monmouth and Ocean County, with gusts potentially reaching 50 miles per hour, which could cause damage.
• 🌬️ These strong winds are expected to be a problem all day Thursday and continue into Friday with gusts of 30-40 mph.
• 🥶 Halloween weather will be significantly colder than last year, with a forecast of 57 degrees and windy, compared to 81 degrees last year.

Weekend Outlook

• ☔ The wet weather and strong winds are expected to push out by Friday.
• ☀️ Saturday and Sunday are looking pretty good, with temperatures generally in the 50s.
• 🚗 The rain and wind are expected to cause issues for morning and late-night commuters on Thursday.