We can look forward to a weekend that offers a preview of summer, with warming temperatures, increasing sunshine, and only limited interruptions from scattered showers. Saturday kicks things off as a standout "top ten" day. By Sunday, any lingering early-morning showers will quickly clear, giving way to sunshine and a noticeably warmer, more humid feel.

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It's unsettled, but cool and quieter on Friday, with just a passing shower or two and highs near the upper 60s. A noticeable shift arrives just in time for the weekend, bringing a more seasonable and warmer pattern. Saturday could get close to 80, and we're adding some humidity by Sunday, when it will really feel summery.

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Lingering showers and drizzle taper off during the day on Thursday, with gradual clearing expected late. It's unsettled but quieter on Friday, with just a passing shower or two and highs near the upper 60s. A noticeable shift arrives just in time for the weekend, bringing a more seasonable and warmer pattern.

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Tuesday delivers classic spring perfection. Expect bright sunshine, a deep blue sky, and just a few passing clouds. The wettest period of the week, with steady rain possible, is Wednesday night when rainfall totals could range from a quarter to three-quarters of an inch.

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A mixed bag of weather is shaping up for the weekend, with periods of rain, a chance of thunderstorms, and a milder Mother's Day on the horizon. Saturday will not be a complete washout, but it will require some flexibility in outdoor plans. Mother's Day Sunday brings a noticeable improvement, though it won't be entirely dry. The day begins with patches of fog before giving way to a mix of clouds and sunshine.

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As we head into the end of the week, the forecast brings a familiar spring mix of passing showers, cooler-than-average temperatures, and glimpses of sunshine - setting the stage for a "50/50" kind of weekend across the region.

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Thursday brings a noticeable improvement. Early clouds and any leftover showers give way to breaks of sunshine by midday. Expect a cooler feel, with highs reaching the low 60s. Friday follows a similar pattern, though even a bit cooler, with temperatures again hovering in the low 60s under a mix of sun and clouds. While most areas stay dry, a stray shower cannot be ruled out, primarily north and west.

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Most of the morning commute on Wednesday should stay dry, with the possible exception of the far western suburbs, where a few early showers could sneak in. The best part of the day will be early, before rain spreads in late morning into midday. Once the rain arrives, expect showers on and off through the day, with a potential midafternoon lull before more scattered showers develop into the evening.

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A brief taste of summer is on the way, but it won't last long. Temperatures will surge on Tuesday as a warm, gusty wind pushes highs well into the 80s across interior locations. The best chance for more organized rainfall arrives Wednesday. Conditions should stay dry through the morning commute, but showers are expected to develop by midday and continue into Wednesday night.

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Friday brings a bright, sunny start, though clouds will mix in during the afternoon, especially north and west of New York City. Highs will top out in the mid60s, a few degrees below average but comfortably cool. A late-day shower is possible, mainly in the Poconos and Catskills, with a few showers drifting into the northwest suburbs during the evening. If you're heading out Friday night, it's not a bad idea to have an umbrella handy.

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