NEW YORK CITY — Umbrella weather awaits for weekending New Yorkers.
Saturday carries an 80 percent chance of rain, which is expected to start after 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service's forecast.
"New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible," the forecast states.
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But the rainy weather not only won't last, but will be tempered by relatively balmy temperatures.
Highs are expected to reach 51 degrees Saturday, before rising to 57 degrees Sunday, according to the forecast.
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The warm-ish weather will continue into next week, along with the chance of rain, the forecast states.
Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Rain. High near 51. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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