Hurricane Rafael: Forecast and Weather Conditions Update

Hurricane Rafael poses uncertainty as it approaches the Gulf, with potential rain relief on the horizon.

### Hurricane Rafael and Weather Forecast Update
* 🌪 Hurricane Rafael is currently a **Category 2 storm** moving into the Gulf of Mexico, with an **uncertain path for Friday**, having a **50-50 chance of heading north or towards Mexico**.
* 🌧 The seven-day forecast predicts a high of **71 degrees** tomorrow, with rain chances increasing on Sunday night into Monday, although total rainfall is expected to be **minimal at a quarter of an inch or less**.
* 💧 Looking ahead, Thursday could bring significant rainfall, with predictions of **1 to 2 inches** across a good portion of the area, although this forecast is still early and should be taken **cautiously**.
* 📅 October saw only **1/100 of an inch of rain**, and November has yet to deliver any, indicating a **growing need for precipitation**.
* ☀ Today, Central Park reached a high of **80 degrees**, breaking the previous record by **five degrees**, while LaGuardia and Newark also set new temperature records at **80** and **83 degrees**, respectively.
* 🌡 Despite the warm temperatures, a cold front is moving through, which may yield only **minor rainfall overnight**, with **less than 1/10 of an inch** expected in some areas.
* 🚫 Currently, there are no significant rain events anticipated in the next three to five days, with the next potential for **substantial rain** occurring in about **eight days**.
* 🌞 As of now, the temperature is a **warm 74 degrees**, reflecting the **dry conditions** that have persisted in the region.

First Alert Forecast: Above average temps Thursday in New York - 11/6/24

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Ongoing Investigation and Dry Conditions in New Jersey

State police are investigating a hit-and-run claim from two years ago.

The dry conditions in New Jersey persist, with no significant rain expected in the next three to five days.

The temperature is currently 74 degrees, and the next chance for sizable rain is in eight days.

Record-Breaking Heat in Central Park and Surrounding Areas

Central Park and LaGuardia both hit record temperatures of 80 degrees, while Newark reached 83 degrees.

Most areas on the list also recorded temperatures just above the previous highs.

A front is currently pushing through the area, bringing minimal rain, with only a slight chance of precipitation by early Thursday morning.

Hurricane Rafael is currently a Category 2 storm moving into the Gulf of Mexico, with an uncertain path for Friday.

The seven-day forecast predicts a high of 71 degrees tomorrow and a chance of rain on Sunday night into Monday, with minimal accumulation.

A promising long-range forecast suggests the possibility of 1 to 2 inches of rain for the area on Thursday, following a dry October and November so far.