Overview
- Clear, cold conditions persist tonight across the East, but winds have eased markedly from earlier extreme gusts.
- Highs trend upward through the weekend, reaching the 50s and 60s in many eastern areas, with the Gulf Coast climbing into the 70s and low 80s.
- Light, fast-moving showers are most likely from Friday evening into early Saturday, with additional spotty showers possible late Sunday.
- Forecasters report elevated river levels from recent rain and snowmelt, with a flood warning continuing for the Taunton River near Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
- A brief cooldown early next week follows a passing cold front, bringing seasonably cooler days after the weekend warmth.