Synopsis:
An intensifying storm will move from West of Washington DC tonight and into Southern NY State by Friday morning. This will bring another round of rain to the region tonight. The latest computer guidance suggest the heavy rain totals will now be confined to areas to the South and East of the City. Both the GFS model (1st map above) and the European model (2nd map above) agree on the swath of heaviest rain. Most areas will receive between 1/2″ to 1.5″ of rain. Areas of fog will be with us tonight.
The steady rain will move offshore by sunrise Friday. A few showers are possible during the morning and midday hours as the low moves into Southern New England. Temperatures will spike for a few hours from the City and the South and East into the 50s as the warm sector moves North. As the storm moves away from the region very strong West winds will develop from mid morning through mid afternoon. Gusts between 45-60mph are possible. The highest wind gusts look to be East of the City. Isolated power outages and downed trees are possible.
The sun will make an appearance Friday afternoon. Readings will start off mild but temperatures will fall during the afternoon as colder air rushes in.
The weekend looks decent for February standards. Saturday will be tranquil and cool under a mix of sun and clouds. A few flurries are possible Sunday morning, otherwise skies will be partly sunny.
A weak system will move in from the West on Monday. Showers are possible. There’s just no cold air to support snow.
Tuesday will be partly sunny with above average readings.
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Tonight:
Rain. Heavy at times along the coast. Temperatures will remain steady in the 40s at the coast, the 30s inland. Northeast winds at 5-10mph.
Friday:
Scattered morning showers. Increasing winds by mid morning. A mix of clouds and sun. Very windy through mid-afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Temperatures falling during the afternoon. Southeast winds becoming West at 15-30mph with gusts 45-60mph.
Saturday:
Partly sunny. Highs around 40º.
Sunday:
Early flurries, otherwise becoming partly sunny. Highs around 40º.
Monday:
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
Tuesday:
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.