New York & New Jersey Weather: Flash Flood Warning, Hurricane Aaron, and Temperature Drop

Severe Storms and Flash Flood Warning

• ⚡ Severe storms are rolling through the region, with a flash flood warning in effect for Hudson, Union, Essex, and parts of Staten Island until 9:15 p.m. due to heavy rain.
• ⚠️ While the severe thunderstorm warning for Mammoth and Ocean counties has been dropped, an evening thunderstorm is still possible through midnight.

Hurricane Aaron Impacts

• 🌀 Hurricane Aaron is a category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, moving west-northwest.
• 🌊 The storm's track is expected to keep it off land masses, but it is causing heavy rain and gusty winds in the Dominican Republic.
• ⚠️ For the New York/New Jersey region, the primary impacts from Hurricane Aaron will be an increased risk of rip currents and coastal erosion.
• 🏝️ Outer bands could potentially impact the Outer Banks or Bermuda, but a direct hit is not anticipated.

Temperature Drop and Forecast

• 🌡️ Today's high reached 91°, but a cold front is causing a significant temperature drop.
• 🥶 Tomorrow's high is expected to be only 75°, a 15+ degree decrease from today.
• 💨 A major wind shift overnight will bring winds off the Atlantic, contributing to cooler temperatures and cloud cover for the next couple of days.
• 🌦️ Spotty showers are possible over the next few days, but not the severe storms seen today.
• 📈 Looking ahead, temperatures will remain in the 70s for Tuesday and Wednesday, with a return to seasonable 80s by the following week.