New York Weather: Storms, Flooding, and Wind Damage Forecast - September 25th

Storms and Heavy Rainfall

• ⚠️ A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for New York due to the threat of storms and flooding.
• 🌧️ Significant rainfall has already occurred, with some areas receiving 1.5 to 2 inches, and even over 3 inches in parts of Ocean County.
• ⚡ The primary threat tonight is heavy rain and potentially strong winds, with a very low-end tornado threat.

Flood and Wind Damage Reports

• 🌳 A tree fell on a school bus in Little Neck, Queens, possibly due to today's rain and saturated grounds.
• 💨 Wind damage was also reported near Jeffersonville in Sullivan County, including trees down on a house, following a radar-confirmed tornado warning.

Storm Progression and Future Forecast

• ➡️ A line of storms is expected to hold together over the next few hours, moving from west to east.
• 🏙️ Pockets of heavier rain and stronger storms are possible closer to the city by around 8 p.m.
• 💨 The storms are expected to wind down later tonight and into tomorrow morning.

Clearing Skies and Weekend Outlook

• ☀️ Clouds are forecast to clear out by Friday afternoon, with mostly sunny skies expected.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are currently in the high 70s and low 80s, with a humid, soupy feel.
• 🌦️ A small chance of rain is forecast for Saturday night into Sunday, with another chance of storms on Tuesday.
• 🍂 A cool change is anticipated towards Thursday of next week.