Severe storm alert: NYC braces for heavy rain, winds, possible outages l Forecast
NEW YORK CITY - Don't be fooled by the warm weather – strong storms could be on the way to NYC.
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The National Weather Service has put parts of New York City in the marginal and slight risk zone for severe weather this afternoon into evening, meaning heavy rain, damaging winds and scattered power outages are all possible across the Tri-State area.
"Scattered showers and storms, maybe even a line of storms coming through," FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods said. "The timestamp for this is 6 p.m. and we got some heavy rain on top of us, gusty winds."
he brief warmup in the Northeast will be interrupted by a strong cold front, leading to severe storms. (FOX Weather)
Here's what you should know about today's possible severe weather, including timing, impacts and the rest of the weekend forecast.
Today's weather NYC: When will it rain?
Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
"If you're planning for something in the evening, dinner or anything like that, definitely be prepared for the bigger storms to be on top of you around 6 p.m. until about midnight, and then it shuts down after that" Woods said.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Severe weather NYC: What impacts can we expect?
- Strong to severe storms are possible from Friday afternoon into the evening.
- Heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 60 mph and power outages are all possible.
- Street flooding is also possible.
NYC weather radar
- Click HERE to see the latest radar in the NYC area.
Power outage tracker
If your area is under threat, check the outage maps below.
NY power outages
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NJ power outages
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CT power outages
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Are there delays, cancellations at NYC area airports?
Check the status of each airport below:
JFK Airport status
- For more information from the FAA, click HERE.
LaGuardia Airport status
- For more information from the FAA, click HERE.
Newark Airport status
- For more information from the FAA, click HERE.
NYC weekend forecast
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
This graphic shows the forecast high temperatures on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (FOX Weather)
Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Possible heat wave?
It’s about to get brutally hot in the Northeast.
This graphic shows the forecast high temperatures on Monday, June 17, 2024. (FOX Weather)
According to the FOX Forecast Center, a ridge of high pressure will build over the eastern half of the country while the jet stream pushes northward. That will set the stage for the heat to build in and humidity to increase.
The Northeast will feel the heat Tuesday, and widespread temperatures in the 90s are expected.
This graphic shows the temperature outlook next week. (FOX Weather)
In the Northeast, a heat wave is defined as three or more days in a row of temperatures in the 90s. According to the FOX Forecast Center, that’s looking likely as the summer temperatures remain in the area through at least the end of next week.
FOX Weather's Steven Yablonski helped contribute to this report.