Wind advisory ends at 10 p.m. on Long Island, Friday brings temps above freezing

A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service will end at 10 p.m. Thursday, after a day in which some communities saw wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph that only added to the frigid temperatures.

The weather service reported there were 63 mph wind gusts in Baiting Hollow and 60 mph in Stony Brook. In Nassau, there were 52 mph gusts in Bayville and 44 mph in Wantagh.

Winds were easing Thursday evening, the weather saying in its forecast that "winds have ramped down quicker than anticipated." But they added a "handful of locations" still had strong winds that should slow down by 10 p.m.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels announced it will prohibit, until Friday at 10 p.m., empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks (including piggyback, dual and triple) from using its seven bridges beginning at noon Thursday and continuing into the evening. The bridges include the Bronx-Whitestone, the RFK and the Throgs Neck.

Lows will reach the mid 20s Thursday night, with wind chills between 10 and 15. 

Friday will be sunny with a high of 39, the highest daytime temperature seen in several days, with a 30% chance of snow showers Friday night, the weather service said. It will be breezy during the day but winds should be calm Friday night.

Saturday is predicted to have a 40% chance of snow before 1 p.m., the weather service said, with a calm wind and a high of 36 degrees, with a low of 26 at night.