NYC Weather Alert: Heavy Rain & Flooding Threatens Thursday Commute!
NYC Faces Soggy Commute: What to Expect This Week
New York City is bracing for a week of unsettled weather, with the biggest impact expected during Thursday's morning commute. According to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods, rain chances are significantly increasing, bringing the potential for scattered showers, thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and even localized flooding.
The NYC Emergency Management also reports that the most intense rainfall is anticipated between Thursday morning and evening. Officials caution that these downpours may lead to flooding on roadways and in areas with poor drainage.
Tropical Activity Looms in the Atlantic
Meanwhile, the tropics remain active. While Hurricane Gabrielle isn't currently a direct threat to the United States, areas of "disturbed weather" are being monitored in the Atlantic. These systems could develop and potentially impact the mainland U.S. at a later point, according to FOX Weather.
NYC Weather Forecast: Day by Day
- Wednesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
- Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Friday: A 30% chance of showers, mainly before 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
- Saturday: A 30% chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Stay Informed and Prepared
New Yorkers are encouraged to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and heed any warnings from local authorities. You can receive free verified emergency alerts by texting NotifyNYC to 692-692.
In the afternoon and into the evening, some thunderstorms will be possible as a trailing cold front sweeps through the region. One or two of the storms could contain damaging gusts in excess of 60 mph.
The rain is expected to cease by Friday morning as the cold front moves out of the region.