NYC weather: Heavy downpours, severe thunderstorms threaten tri-state area

Storms roll through Tri-State

A series of potentially severe storms have been rolling through the tri-state Monday, bringing torrential rain, damaging winds and even tornado warnings.

NEW YORK CITY - Severe thunderstorms are moving through the tri-state area Monday evening, bringing torrential rain, damaging winds, hail, and even tornado warnings in some places. 

Severe weather outlook

Severe storms moving through Tri-State

Severe thunderstorms are bringing torrential downpours, damaging winds, hail, and even a few tornado warnings to parts of the Tri-State area. FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory has your forecast.

• A Severe Thunderstorm WAtch has been issued for much of New Jersey until 9 p.m.
• The rest of the state, as well as New York City and southeast Connecticut, are under a slight risk.
• Parts of New York state, Connecticut and Long Island are all under a marginal risk.

Storm impacts

• Strong gusty winds and hail are both possible.
• There is also a small chance of a tornado for parts of western New Jersey.
• Rain could become heavy at times tonight.

Storm timing

• The line of showers and storms will enter New Jersey around 5 p.m., and cover much of the tri-state area throughout the overnight hours.
• The Tuesday morning commute should be dry, but the afternoon and evening may be similar to Monday.