First Alert Weather: Thursday Rainout and Weekend Outlook

Afternoon Shower Possibilities

• 🌦️ A pop-up shower or storm is possible this afternoon due to elevated dew points, though widespread coverage is not anticipated.
• ⚠️ While most of the afternoon is expected to be quiet, a stray shower with a brief period of heavy rain might occur in the north.

Overnight and Thursday Storms

• ⛈️ Overnight into early Thursday morning, significant rainfall is expected, particularly impacting Putnam, Fairfield, and Westchester County.
• 🌊 A one-two punch of storm activity is predicted, with more rain in the afternoon, raising concerns about localized flooding and potential wind issues from isolated severe storms.
• 📈 Flood risk has been expanded, with widespread one to two, and possibly two to three inch rainfall totals anticipated, especially to the north.

Severe Storm and Rip Current Risks

• ⚠️ There is a low advisory (1 out of 5 chance) for isolated strong to severe storms.
• riptide ⚠️ Dangerous rip currents are also a concern due to the presence of Hurricane Gabrielle offshore.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ✨ Following the rain on Thursday, a transition to much nicer weather is expected by Friday afternoon.
• ☀️ The weekend is anticipated to be promising with improved conditions.