The Bronx is off to a damp start this morning as scattered showers move across the borough ahead of a strengthening nor’easter expected to bring widespread rain through Friday.

Rain will become steadier this afternoon, with pockets of heavier downpours most likely developing between 1 and 2 p.m. and continuing into the evening commute. Rainfall intensity should gradually decrease after about 8 p.m., although steady periods of light to moderate rain will continue overnight and through much of Friday morning.

Total rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches remain likely, with isolated higher totals possible where heavier rain bands linger.

Flooding concerns remain limited despite periods of heavy rainfall. However, motorists should prepare for reduced visibility, ponding on roads and slower travel during heavier downpours.

The Bronx is expected to remain primarily rain throughout the event. While a stray snowflake cannot be completely ruled out late Friday, no wintry accumulation is anticipated.

Rain should gradually taper Friday night as the storm moves offshore. Gusty winds of 25 to 30 mph will remain behind the departing system before the coldest air of the season arrives this weekend.

Highs this weekend will stay mainly in the 40s, while overnight temperatures approach freezing under breezy conditions.