Overview
- Showers spread across the Northeast on Wednesday as a warm front moves through, then a trailing cold front sparks more afternoon and evening showers and a few rumbles of thunder.
- The main, slow-moving system brings steadier rain Thursday into Friday, with New England forecasters flagging a slower Thursday evening commute due to heavier bursts and reduced visibility.
- Most guidance points to about 0.5 to 2.0 inches by Friday night, which could ease dry conditions and briefly lower fire danger and pollen, while isolated downpours may cause poor drainage flooding.
- Temperatures hold on the cool side through Friday before high pressure builds, pushing weekend highs into the 70s and near 80 by Sunday and Monday in many spots.
- In India, the weather office warns Kolkata and parts of south Bengal of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and isolated heavy showers through midweek, with activity peaking Monday to Wednesday.