Eastern Zone Weather: Cold Start, Mid-Week Warm-up, & Weekend Rain

Eastern Zone Weather: Cold Start, Mid-Week Warm-up, & Weekend Rain

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Residents across the Eastern Zone, from the bustling streets of Boston and New York City to the historic charm of Philadelphia and the vibrant communities of Raleigh and Charlotte, are in for a dynamic week of weather. Starting with a crisp, cold snap, temperatures will gradually climb mid-week, bringing a taste of milder air before a significant rain event sweeps through on Thursday and Friday, followed by another dip in temperatures for the weekend.

Current Severe Weather Alerts

As of this update, there are no severe weather alerts issued for any cities within the Eastern Zone. However, always stay informed and check local NWS updates for any rapidly changing conditions.

New England Forecast: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut

Boston, MA

Boston starts with a partly sunny afternoon near 26 degrees, dropping to a mostly cloudy 20 degrees tonight. Tuesday brings sunshine and a high of 33, warming further to 44 on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies. A significant change arrives Thursday night with rain after 8 PM and a low around 40, accompanied by strong south winds gusting up to 44 mph. Friday sees continued rain and a high near 56, with gusts up to 47 mph, before temperatures plunge to 23 Friday night. The weekend offers a mix of mostly sunny skies and a chance of light rain or snow, with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s.

Worcester, MA

Worcester experiences a partly sunny afternoon at 24 degrees, cooling to a mostly cloudy 16 degrees tonight. Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 31, climbing to a mostly sunny 42 on Wednesday. Rain is highly likely Thursday night after 7 PM, with a low around 38 and south winds gusting up to 33 mph. Friday continues with rain and a high of 53, followed by a sharp drop to 20 degrees Friday night with a slight chance of snow. The weekend sees mostly sunny conditions returning, with highs in the mid-30s to low 40s and chances of light snow or rain Saturday and Sunday nights.

Springfield, MA

Springfield begins with a partly sunny 26 degrees this afternoon, falling to a chilly 14 degrees tonight. Sunny skies prevail Tuesday with a high of 32, then mostly sunny and 43 on Wednesday. Thursday night brings rain with a low around 37, and south winds gusting up to 31 mph. Rain continues Friday with a high near 53. Friday night cools significantly to 20 degrees with a slight chance of snow. The weekend features partly sunny skies with highs in the mid-30s to low 40s and chances of snow or rain Saturday and Sunday nights.

Providence, RI

Providence will be mostly sunny this afternoon with a high near 26, dropping to a mostly cloudy 18 tonight. Sunny conditions return Tuesday with a high of 33, reaching 44 on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies. Rain is expected Thursday night after 7 PM, with a low around 41 and south winds gusting up to 44 mph. Friday will be rainy with a high near 55 and gusts up to 45 mph. Friday night cools to 23 degrees. The weekend offers mostly sunny weather with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s and chances of light rain Saturday and Sunday.

Hartford, CT

Hartford starts mostly cloudy this afternoon near 27 degrees, dropping to 17 degrees tonight. Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 32, then mostly sunny and 42 on Wednesday. Rain is expected Thursday night with a low around 40, and south winds gusting up to 30 mph. Friday continues with rain and a high of 54. Friday night cools to 21 degrees. The weekend brings partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s and chances of light snow or rain Saturday and Sunday nights.

Mid-Atlantic Outlook: New York and Pennsylvania

New York, NY

New York City sees a mostly cloudy afternoon near 30 degrees, with wind chill values as low as 20. Tonight, it remains mostly cloudy with a low around 20. Sunny skies are expected Tuesday with a high of 32, warming to a mostly sunny 42 on Wednesday. Thursday brings partly sunny conditions with a high near 51, before rain arrives Thursday night with a low around 43. Rain continues Friday morning with a high near 53. Friday night drops to 27 degrees. The weekend will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 30s to upper 40s, with a slight chance of rain and snow mix Saturday and Sunday nights.

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia starts mostly cloudy this afternoon near 30 degrees, cooling to 19 tonight. Sunny weather is forecast for Tuesday with a high of 36, then mostly sunny and 47 on Wednesday. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55. Rain is expected Thursday night after 7 PM with a low around 40, continuing Friday morning with a high near 54. Friday night cools to 23 degrees. The weekend features mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-40s to 50 degrees, with a slight chance of rain Sunday.

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh is cloudy this afternoon near 17 degrees, dropping to a partly cloudy 11 tonight. Mostly sunny skies Tuesday bring a high of 34, warming to a mostly cloudy 42 on Wednesday. Rain is likely Thursday afternoon, with a high near 52, transitioning to rain then a chance of rain and snow Thursday night with a low around 25. Friday has a chance of rain and snow before 7 AM, with a high near 31. The weekend sees partly sunny conditions with highs in the low to mid-40s, with chances of rain or freezing rain Saturday and Sunday nights.

Southern Eastern Zone: Virginia and North Carolina

Richmond, VA

Richmond enjoys a sunny afternoon with a high near 34, cooling to a partly cloudy 21 tonight. Sunny skies continue Tuesday with a high of 43, then mostly sunny and 55 on Wednesday. Thursday brings partly sunny conditions with a slight chance of rain showers after 1 PM, and a high near 58. Rain showers are expected Thursday night with a low around 44, continuing Friday morning with a high near 51. Friday night cools to 24 degrees. The weekend will be sunny with highs in the upper 40s to upper 50s, with a slight chance of rain Sunday night.

Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is sunny this afternoon with a high near 37, dropping to a mostly clear 19 tonight with wind chills as low as 17. Sunny skies Tuesday bring a high of 48, warming to a partly sunny 55 on Wednesday. A chance of rain arrives Thursday after 7 AM with a high near 58, becoming rain likely Thursday night with a low around 43. Rain is likely Friday morning with a high near 54. Friday night cools to 25 degrees. The weekend promises sunny skies with highs in the low 50s to low 60s.

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is sunny this afternoon with a high near 40, cooling to a mostly clear 22 tonight. Sunny skies Tuesday bring a high of 52, then mostly cloudy and 57 on Wednesday. A chance of rain arrives Thursday after noon with a high near 56, becoming rainy Thursday night with a low around 39. Friday has a slight chance of rain before 7 AM, then sunny with a high near 54. Friday night cools to 28 degrees. The weekend will be sunny with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s, with a slight chance of rain Sunday.

Summary and What to Expect

The Eastern Zone is set for a week of significant temperature swings and varied precipitation. After a very cold start, a noticeable warm-up will bring milder conditions mid-week. However, this warmth will usher in a substantial rain event for many areas on Thursday and Friday, potentially accompanied by strong winds, especially in coastal regions. Following this, temperatures will once again drop for the weekend, with some northern areas seeing a chance of mixed precipitation. Stay prepared for changing conditions and keep an eye on local forecasts as the week progresses.

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