Scarsdale's Fickle Forecast: Flooding, Storms, Sun This Weekend

SCARSDALE, NY — Friday's rain is ushering in some changeable weather. Cooler and drier air will gradually take control, forecasters say, but not before a line of thunderstorms come through. By Sunday, most of the Hudson Valley can expect some sunshine with what is unusual for July — low humidity.

The National Weather Service updated its Hazardous Weather Outlook at 4 a.m. Friday, warning of possible flooding Friday due to heavy rainfall.

"The rain showers should taper off around midday on Friday, with some breaks of sun likely during the mid to late afternoon hours," said Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather.

Then late on Saturday, the NWS said, a cold front will pass through the area, resulting in the chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be warmer on Saturday with highs mainly in the low to mid 80s, with a few spots possibly topping off around 90. The front will clear the region Saturday evening resulting in clearing skies for the remainder of the weekend.

Here's the NWS forecast for southern Westchester:

• Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
• Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
• Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

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