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Thanksgiving Weather Forecast
Forecasters say a storm that was anticipated to disrupt traffic ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend has mainly dissipated.
With AAA forecasting that 53.4 million Americans will return home for the holidays this year, meteorologists have begun warning of a big storm that will bring rain, wind, and disruption to roads and public transportation.
While heavy winds are predicted for Monday and Tuesday, Thanksgiving Day should be bright and sunny, albeit a little cool.
According to Accuweather senior meteorologist Tim Kines, "At this point, we don't expect any stormy weather" on Thursday,
Anyone going to line up for the Thanksgiving Day parade this year should dress in layers.
Weather in Toms River on Thanksgiving
The 95th annual Macy's parade begins at West 77th Street on Thursday morning, with temperatures forecast to be in the mid-30s. However, by the time Santa arrives at 34th Street, the day's warmth should have begun to warm things up.
By lunchtime, the temperature should be in the mid-50s.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rise 13% from the pandemic-suspended 2020, according to AAA. After Disney-centered Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, New York City is the third most popular US destination on the car club's list.
A front might bring some clouds to the region on Thursday, according to Kines, but the best chance of rain this week is Sunday night into Monday. Things should be dry by Tuesday. On Tuesday, wind gusts of up to 40 mph are forecast, which might ground the balloons, but they will diminish.