Strong gusty winds up to around 40 mph will be widespread on Black Friday, Nov. 28, both during the day and at night.

By Joe Lombardi From Daily Voice

A strong cold front will sweep through and kick up wind gusts as high as 40 miles per hour on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. 

The wind could down trees and power lines, setting the stage for outages just as a post-Thanksgiving storm moves in later Friday.

Areas in pink are expected to see a mix of snow and rain.

Areas in pink are expected to see a mix of snow and rain.

AccuWeather

The National Weather Service said leftover rain showers are possible into Wednesday, Nov. 26, ahead of the front, with mild temperatures. Behind the boundary, westerly winds turn quite gusty and usher in a much colder air mass just as Turkey Day arrives on Thursday, Nov. 27.

A large storm starting on Black Friday, Nov. 28, is lining up to bring snow, squalls, rain, and gusty winds to parts of the Northeast as millions head home from the holiday, according to AccuWeather. 

Areas in pink are expected to see a mix of snow and rain.

Areas in pink are expected to see a mix of snow and rain.

AccuWeather

Another system will follow over the weekend, threatening widespread travel delays Saturday, Nov. 29, into Sunday, Nov. 30.

AccuWeather added that the busy Interstate 95 corridor should stay relatively quiet, with flurries Friday, Nov. 28, a blast of cold on Saturday, Nov. 29, and rain arriving later Sunday, Nov. 30. 

Snow squalls and snow showers are likely in parts of New York, northern New Jersey, much of Pennsylvania, and western Maryland at times Wednesday into Friday.

AccuWeather Meteorologist Dan DePodwin said people planning to drive on Thanksgiving Day through Black Friday “across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast should leave extra time, check for road closures, and pack bottled water, blankets, and other supplies in the event they encounter major travel delays.” 

Flight delays are likely on Wednesday and Thursday in the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Midwest, including Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, and New York City. 

“Wind speed is one of the most important weather factors for the Thanksgiving Day parade balloons in New York City," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said. "Wind gusts are currently forecast to remain below 30 mph during the parade, which is below the threshold that would ground the balloons. The larger balloons should be able to fly, but handlers may need to keep them closer to street level."

Wind-chill values will make it feel like it's in the lower 30s.

"People heading out to the parade should bundle up," Pydynowski said.

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