7:00 AM | Soaking rain later today and tonight...record warmth on Christmas Eve

6-Day NYC Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, even milder, periods of rain primarily after noon and some of the rain will be heavy at times, maybe even a rumble of thunder, patchy fog also, highs near 60 degrees

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, balmy for late December, more rain likely and some of it will be heavy at times, maybe a rumble of thunder, patchy fog also, near 60 degrees for lows early then rising temperatures towards morning

Thursday

Record warmth…Mostly cloudy, very warm with an occasional shower, maybe a rumble of thunder, low 70’s

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, chance for lingering showers, maybe a thunderstorm, patchy fog possible, mild, mid 50’s

Friday

Mainly sunny early then increasing clouds, cooler, but still well above normal for this time of year, cannot rule out showers late in the day and periods of rain at night, mid 60’s

Saturday

Mainly cloudy, cooler, chance for showers, low-to-mid 50’s

Sunday

Mainly cloudy, mild, chance for showers, near 60 degrees

Monday

Mainly cloudy, much cooler, chance for showers, mid-to-upper 40's

Discussion

Warmer air is now entrenched in the Mid-Atlantic region and it will reach its peak in intensity tomorrow with record highs likely up and down the I-95 corridor. Unfortunately, the warmer weather is accompanied by rain and some of the rain can fall heavily at times later today into tonight. The record high for December 24th in Central Park is 63 degrees set in 1996 and it is certainly in jeopardy. A cool front will slide through by Friday, Christmas Day, bringing slightly cooler air into the area, but it’ll stay well above normal for this time of year. It also stays unsettled late in the week and during the upcoming weekend with the threat for more rain late Friday and on each weekend day.