NYC Area Weather Forecast: Feels Like 40s Friday, Rain Expected Saturday

Friday Morning Conditions

• 🥶 Temperatures are in the 30s and 40s across the Tri-State Area this morning, with some areas like Stockton, New Jersey, experiencing 20s.
• ☀️ Despite the cool start, there's a possibility of replicating yesterday's afternoon sun as clouds disperse.
• 💨 A variable breeze is present, contributing to the cool feel, with winds expected to be a nuisance at times.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🌧️ Showers are expected to increase on Friday evening and continue into Saturday, making it a wet weekend.
• ☂️ The headline for the 7-day forecast is that Saturday plans may require an umbrella, especially later in the day.
• 📉 Temperatures will drop significantly by Sunday morning, with a colder start to the following week in the 40s.

National Weather Comparison

• 🌡️ The NYC area is experiencing cooler air compared to other parts of the country, where cities like Omaha, Kansas City, Little Rock, and Denver are enjoying much warmer temperatures.
• ✈️ This warmth is being blocked from reaching the Northeast by the jet stream, with a northerly flow continuing.

Traffic and Commute Updates

• 🚚 A jackknifed truck has closed two lanes on the southbound truck lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in South Brunswick.
• 🚧 Construction on the New England Throughway in New Rochelle has two lanes blocked southbound, causing delays.
• 🚗 Traffic is very slow on the northbound FDR Drive near 34th Street due to a lane closure.