Synopsis:
An area of low pressure over the Mid-Atantic and strong high pressure over Northern New England will result in on and off rain and gusty winds through Friday. The heaviest rain will be over Southern areas. Map above shows well over an additional inch of rain is possible South of NYC by Friday evening. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Friday for Ocean county for the possibility of flooded roadways in areas of heavier rain.
Very slow improvement will occur this weekend. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers or areas of drizzle. Sunday will be the better half of the weekend with more sunshine but still the threat of showers.
Tonight:
Periods of rain and drizzle. The heaviest rain will be South of the City. Lows in the 50s. Windy. Northeast wind at 15-25mph with gusts to 35mph at the coast.
Friday:
Periods of rain and areas of drizzle. Unseasonably cool. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast wind at 15-25mph with gusts to 35mph at the coast.
Saturday:
Cloudy with scattered showers possible. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday:
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday:
Partly sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
Tuesday:
Mostly sunny and seasonal. Highs around 70º.
Hurricane Matthew will continue to move through the Caribbean. It should turn North and be near Eastern Cuba early next week. It is way to early to forecast if this storm will affect the Eastern Seaboard. Those who are claiming it will are not a reliable source.
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.