Rainy Start to Labor Day Weekend in NYC: Commuters Face Wet Streets

New Yorkers heading out for the Labor Day weekend on Friday morning were greeted by wet streets and sidewalks. Rain fell earlier in the morning, creating damp conditions for commuters on Staten Island.

Showers are expected to continue throughout the morning and into the early afternoon, according to AccuWeather.com. The morning rush hour was particularly chilly, with temperatures in the 60s and high humidity.

While the rain is expected to clear by the afternoon, the mercury is expected to climb to 72 degrees on Staten Island.

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Rainy Start to Labor Day Weekend in NYC: Commuters Face Wet Streets