NOAA’s 24-hour precipitation forecast for 7 p.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Friday Eastern time. Map: NOAA/NWS Weather Prediction Center, public domain.
A coastal storm is bringing rain to the New York area Thursday, with heavier downpours possible in the afternoon and evening and gusty winds expected to build overnight into Friday.
The National Weather Service in New York said locally heavy rain could cause brief flooding on streets and in other poorly drained areas. The overall threat of flash flooding remains low.
Rain is expected to continue overnight and through much of Friday before tapering Friday night. Forecasters expect roughly half an inch to an inch and a half across the area, with isolated spots potentially receiving 2 to 3 inches.
Wind gusts are expected to reach 25 to 30 mph across New York City, Long Island and coastal Connecticut tonight into Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible in vulnerable locations during daytime high tides Thursday and Friday.
For most of the city, this is a rain event, not a snowstorm. Wet snow could mix with rain in higher terrain well north and west of New York City, but little or no accumulation is expected.
The weather service expects drier conditions to return this weekend.
Source: National Weather Service New York, NY.
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