By Y.M. Lowy

With rain and strong winds expected over the first days of Sukkos, now is the time to make sure your sukkah is properly secured and ready for the weather. Check that everything is firmly in place and that your sukkah is as rainproof as possible, because the forecast looks set to put it to the test.

Erev Yom Tov will be cloudy and breezy, with a high of 71° and a low of 56°. Winds will pick up, with gusts reaching 18 mph.

The first day of Sukkos, Shabbos, will be much cooler, with a high of 63° and a low of 57°. Expect rain for much of the day, along with strong winds and gusts reaching 23 mph.

The second day of Sukkos, Sunday, will remain brisk and cool, with a high of 62° and a low of 58°. Periods of rain and gusty winds are expected, with wind gusts reaching 15 mph.

The weather looks considerably better for the second days. Friday will bring a high of 75° with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Shabbos will be pleasant with a high of 71° and thin high clouds. Sunday will be a bit more humid, with a high of 72°, mostly cloudy skies, and a chance of some showers.