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 windy, with a high of 72° and a low of 56°. Expect shifting clouds and sunshine, with winds reaching 18 mph.

The first day of Sukkos, Shabbos, will be much cooler, with a high of 63° and a low of 58°. Expect rain for much of the day, along with strong winds and gusts reaching 23 mph.

The second day of Sukkos, Sunday, will remain windy, with a high of 64° and a low of 60°. Periods of rain and gusty winds are expected, with wind gusts reaching 18 mph.

The weather looks considerably better for the second days. Friday will bring a high of 76° with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Shabbos will be pleasant with a high of 72° and thin high clouds. Sunday will be a bit more humid, with a high of 73°, mostly cloudy skies, and a chance of some showers.