NYC Weather Forecast: 80°F Friday, Weekend Rain, and Tropical Storm Watch

Friday's Pleasant Weather

• ☀️ Temperatures pushing 80°F are expected in the NYC area on Friday, making for an easier commute.
• 💨 A wind shift out of the northwest has lowered dew points, improving comfort levels.
• ⛳ For the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, expect partly cloudy skies this morning giving way to sunshine and warm, less humid conditions this afternoon.

Weekend Rain and Tropical Activity

• 🌧️ The weekend forecast shows increasing clouds from the south on Saturday, with wet weather likely moving in after 10-11 PM.
• 💧 Areas to the south could see up to a half-inch of rain, while the city might receive a tenth or two.
• 🌀 The tropics are active with Hurricane Humberto and a disturbance near Puerto Rico that may develop into a storm over the Bahamas.

Potential Tropical Landfall and Long Island Heartwalk

• ⚠️ A developing system, potentially named Alda, is being watched for a possible landfall along the Carolina coastline by early next week.
• 🚶 This system is expected to stay south and not impact the NYC area.
• ✅ The 7-day forecast indicates clearing weather for the Long Island Heartwalk and a 5K on Sunday morning.

Commuting and Traffic Advisory

• 🚗 Mass transit is recommended due to the UN General Assembly continuing on the east side of Manhattan, causing closures and detours.
• 🏌️ For the Ryder Cup, consider the train as LIRR is offering extra service, and parking requires shuttles from Jones Beach.
• 🚦 Alternate side parking is in effect citywide, and it's a gridlock alert day.