RISK OF THUNDERSTORMS TO CONTINUE FROM FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY...

PREDICTABILITY OF FORECAST PERIOD-medium


1. Friday continues stormy, with numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Hot and humid with highs in the upper 80s/low 90s. Storms should not be as robust as Thursday's activity and a bit less organized.

2. Saturday: Storm threat confined to areas west and south of NYC, as front responsible for the Friday storms should be through most of the region.  Cooler with highs in the 80s

3. Sunday's the best day this weekend, as conditions stabilize and full sun prevails.

Intellicast Temps

4. Monday-Wednesday: Humidity returns, with the risk of a shower/storm in the afternoon (especially Wednesday).

"weather overview" terms to help kick the point-and-click:

PREDICTABILITY OF FORECAST PERIODS

HIGH- most credible sources are in excellent agreement

MEDIUM: most credible sources are in fairly good agreement, with some differences

LOW: widespread differences in forecasts, AND overall low confidence from NWS Upton office

Risk of a shower/thunderstorm-probability of a shower is low. Most of the forecast period will be dry.

Numerous (heavy can be inserted) Showers/thunderstorms- probability of showers is high, and could happen multiple times during the given forecast period. Constant rain is not expected

Rainy conditions-intermittent precip; rain can vary in duration, but usually will last more than an hour. Light to moderate intensity. Less than an inch expected during the forecast period.

Heavy Rain-soaking, constant rainfall for at least an hour (duration can be much longer); amounts over a half an inch. 

Light snow-very light snowfall. Little to no accumulation. Duration depends. 

Snowy conditions-intermittent snow can last more than an hour at a time, but generally average less than 3 inches total.

Heavy Snow-heavy snowfall. Snowfall of at least 3 hours in duration. Totals can be added in

Drizzle-constant drizzle

Occasional Drizzle-intermittent drizzle