New York Weather: First Alert for Rain and Wind on Thursday, September 24th

Current Weather Conditions

• ☁️ The New York area is experiencing cloudy skies and rain, with temperatures at 71 degrees.
• 💧 The dew point has increased to 68 degrees, indicating a tropical air mass that is ripe for showers and storms.

Storm Activity and Timing

• ⚡ Moderate to heavy rain is present in areas like Pike and Sullivan Counties, with the heaviest rain and thunderstorms currently pushing towards Philadelphia.
• ⏰ The leading edge of the heaviest rain, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, is expected to reach Elizabeth around 2:00 AM, New York City around 2:35 AM, and Oyster Bay around 3:30 AM.
• ⚠️ Some areas, like Orange County, have already received over 2 inches of rain, with a half-inch in Rockland County.

Forecast for Thursday and Friday

• 🌧️ The heaviest rain is trending north of New York City, with models suggesting rainfall totals of 0.5 to 1.5 inches for the city, and potentially higher amounts north of the area.
• 🌦️ Thursday night will see on-and-off bouts of potentially heavy rain, with some flooding possible.
• ☀️ Friday is expected to be an overall drier day, with clearing beginning around 9:00 AM and a high of 80 degrees.

Weekend Outlook

• 🌤️ Saturday and Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with a possibility of some rain, but neither day is expected to be a complete washout.