WEATHER: Powerful storm headed to NY threatens weekend holiday travel

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Weekend travel plans may be interrupted as the tristate area braces for a powerful storm Thursday and Friday.

While seasonal temperatures are expected Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper-30s, Thursday will bring clouds and rain with some snow mixed in.

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More rain will arrive Thursday night into Friday, some of it heavy with strong winds.

Wind gusts are expected to be between 40 and 50 mph Friday.

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Temperatures will peak in the mid-50s, but it should turn sharply colder Friday night.

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Saturday and Sunday’s temperatures are not expected to go into the 30s at all with lows in the teens.

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