Rainy Spring Equinox in NYC: First Day of Spring Brings Dreary Weather
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Rainy Spring Equinox in NYC: First Day of Spring Brings Dreary Weather

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Summary:

  • Rainy start to spring in NYC.

  • First Alert Weather Day issued due to heavy rain expected Thursday evening.

  • Expect travel delays due to potential ponding on roadways.

  • Gusty winds and cold wind chills expected Friday morning.

  • Slight chance of showers Saturday, sunny skies Sunday.

Rainy Spring Equinox in NYC: A Dreary Start

The first day of spring in NYC brought unwelcome rainy weather. A First Alert Weather Day was issued for Thursday evening into early Friday morning, with the possibility of heavy rain.

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The day began damp and dreary, with low clouds, fog, and drizzle. Temperatures only reached the 50s, 10 degrees cooler than the previous day. Heavy rainfall is expected during the evening commute, potentially causing ponding on roadways and travel delays.

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Windy Conditions and the Forecast Ahead

The rain is expected to clear by dawn on Friday, but gusty winds will make it feel much colder, with wind chills in the 30s and 20s. Friday will see better weather, but with highs in the low 50s and wind chills in the 40s. The weekend holds a slight chance of showers on Saturday, with brighter skies expected by Sunday.

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