STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A cold front approaching Staten Island on Friday brings a chance of scattered showers and potential thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service . Residents should prepare for changing weather conditions with occasional gusty winds and mild temperatures in the 70s.

Thursday will remain dry, reaching a high in the upper 70s before dropping to a low in the 60s in the evening. Winds will shift from northwest to south-southwest on Thursday, some gusts could be stronger, particularly in the afternoon.

The weather service forecasts precipitation chances increasing from west to east on Friday morning, with a broken line of potential convection developing by Friday afternoon. While severe thunderstorms are not expected, small hail and gusty winds remain possib

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