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Batten down the hatches, because there's a lot of rain headed our way. Nick Gregory has your weather forecast.

NEW YORK - Tropical Storm Fay will likely soak the region on Friday, with winds of 45 mph. Flash flood watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for the entire tri-state coastal area, due to potential for as much as 5 inches of rain in some areas. Expect the worst of the rain Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Low: 73.

Friday: Tropical Storm Fay will bring heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding in some areas. 82/74

Saturday: A mixed sky with a few showers and storms. 87/74

Sunday: Partly cloudy, a few showers & storms. 89/75

Monday: A mixed sky with some showers/storms. 90/76

Tuesday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers/storms. 86/74

Wednesday: Mainly sunny, very warm. 87/73

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