NYC Area Weather Forecast: Storms Friday Morning, Weekend Outlook

Morning Storms and Mild Temperatures

• 🌧️ Mild temperatures are present this morning, with waking temperatures already around 60 degrees, well above the normal mid-50s for this time of year.
• 💧 Rainfall is being reported in various locations, including down the shore and in Little Neck, with some areas collecting nearly a tenth of an inch.
• ⚡ Thunderstorms are occurring, with some cells producing lightning and heavy rain, particularly near Ocean County.
• ⚠️ A sub-severe storm cell is noted with a possibility of hail, heavy rain, and lightning.

Afternoon Improvement and Mets Forecast

• ✅ The Mets home opener forecast is looking good, with conditions expected to improve nicely this afternoon.
• 💨 Winds are starting to shift as a front moves over the area, contributing to the damp conditions.
• 🏙️ In the city, temperatures are in the 70s but may dip due to rain-cooled air and humidity.
• 🚗 Moderate showers are impacting areas like Pake, Bergen, and Patterson, potentially slowing down commutes.

Weekend and Next Week Outlook

• ☔ The weekend is expected to bring issues, with a chilly rain on Saturday and less ideal conditions on Sunday.
• 📉 Temperatures are predicted to cool down next week, potentially not reaching the 60s again.

Traffic and Transit Updates

• 🚧 A stalled tractor-trailer is causing delays on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn, closing the left lane northbound.
• 🚗 A crash on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey has two lanes closed northbound at Exit 127, causing delays back across the Driscoll Bridge.
• 🅿️ Alternate side parking is in effect citywide today.