Holiday headache? Dry Friday for many, but soaking rain for Memorial Day weekend

Early AM and night rain

Early commuters Friday should watch for lingering wet roads and potential standing water, particularly in northern areas. As the day progresses, clouds will give way to some sunshine, with warm and humid conditions continuing and a slight chance of a stray shower in central and southern New Jersey. Winds will be out of the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Wake-Up Weather: Showers and humidity creep up

Sunshine will mix with increasing cloud cover on Thursday, and while humidity levels will start inching upward, they will not become oppressive. During the daytime hours on Thursday, there is a chance of a few isolated showers, primarily north and west of the city, while coastal areas and beaches are expected to stay in relatively good shape. By nighttime, however, showers and possible thundershowers become more widespread, particularly later into the overnight period. Despite this, the daylight hours on Thursday still offer mostly pleasant conditions, with only spotty afternoon activity interrupting the mix of sun and clouds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Smooth handoff from spring to summer this weekend

We start off breezy on Saturday, but it will be a smooth transition from spring to summer this weekend. As this transition unfolds, the start of summer arrives early Sunday morning at 4:24 a.m., and the seasonal debut is expected to feel fitting. The weekend overall looks inviting, with lower humidity and a mix of sunshine and clouds keeping temperatures generally in the 80s. Father's Day, in particular, is shaping up to be pleasant, with dry conditions dominating despite the slight chance of a stray shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Humidity on hold through the weekend, including Father's Day

A refreshing breeze defines Friday, with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Conditions will steadily become more comfortable as humidity levels drop, ushering in a refreshing change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Close call for passing showers for Knicks ticker-tape parade

The air greets Thursday with noticeable warmth and humidity, a signal that the atmosphere is still holding on to summer's intensity. Passing showers may linger, especially north and west of the city, and could impact the start of the Knicks' ticker-tape parade, while elsewhere the weather teases with brief breaks of sunshine. Despite the brightening skies, a weak front moving through keeps the atmosphere unsettled, and while widespread storms are not expected, the possibility of a few isolated, stronger cells cannot be ruled out. These storms, though scattered, could pack brief bursts of intensity before quickly moving on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]