HPP– Today, the Tri-State Area is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds, leading to a First Alert Weather Day.
The most recent outlook indicates a bit more intense wind gusts and increased rainfall to the east of New York City. Long Island and coastal New Jersey are poised to experience the most intense and potentially harmful winds. We may encounter fallen trees and power lines.
Significant rainfall may surpass 4 inches if sufficient storms develop in succession. While we certainly require precipitation to address our rainfall shortfall, a sudden downpour isn’t ideal. Potential flooding is anticipated throughout the region, with the highest likelihood occurring over Long Island.
Upcoming Storm Forecast in the New York and New Jersey areas-
3 a.m. – 9 a.m. Wednesday-
Expect rain to spread throughout the area. Expect isolated instances of intense rainfall. Strong winds are expected, reaching gusts of 30-35 mph. Temperatures are on the mild side.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday-
On Wednesday, expect an influx of intense rainfall. A potential squall line has emerged to the south of New York City. There is a chance of embedded thunderstorms, and the swift rainfall may lead to possible flooding concerns. Areas with inadequate drainage and urban settings will face impacts. Gusty winds are expected at speeds of 35-45 mph. The temperature reaches a high of 62 degrees in New York City.
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday-
The peak of the turmoil. A line of storms, almost perfectly stacked, moves through the Tri-State area. Heavy rains expected, potential for flooding, risk of wind damage. The winds truly pick up during this period. A narrow yet perilous squall line is forming. Strong wind gusts reaching 50-60 mph are expected, particularly along the coast of New Jersey and Long Island. Precipitation expected: 1 – 1.5 inches by this time.
7 p.m. Wednesday – 3 a.m. Thursday-
On Thursday, the line swiftly moves across Long Island, striking the eastern end before making its way out to sea. Precipitation persists throughout the region, and with the passage of the front, temperatures are beginning to decline. Snow may be observed in the northern and western regions around this time, with slight accumulations expected, as the winds shift to the west and decrease in intensity.
Gusts are expected to exceed 35 mph, resulting in a feels-like temperature dropping into the 20s as Thursday begins. Gusty winds expected, ranging from 25 to 40 mph. Precipitation: Expect 2-3, with potential for over 4 inches.