New York Weather Update: Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, and Cooler Temperatures - 9/6/25

Severe Thunderstorm Activity

• ⚡ Conditions in New York City have improved, but severe thunderstorms are still impacting areas to the south, specifically Monmouth and Ocean counties.
• ⚠️ The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8:00 PM, with the possibility of it being dropped by 7:00 PM.
• 🌊 Heavy rainfall is expected to the east of the city, potentially leading to localized flooding.

Current Weather Conditions and Impacts

• 🛰️ Ample cloud cover is present across the tri-state area, with spotty showers in the city and on Long Island.
• ⛈️ The strongest storm activity is occurring south of the city, with Monmouth and Ocean County experiencing strong, though not severe, thunderstorms with torrential rainfall and gusty winds.
• 🌊 Residents are advised to get off the beach immediately due to lightning and heavy rain.

Rainfall Totals and Wind Gusts

• 📊 Radar estimates show nearly 3 inches of rain in Highlands, New Jersey, over an inch on Long Island, and up to an inch and a half in Putnam County and northern Manhattan.
• 💨 Storm reports indicate wind gusts of 40-60+ miles per hour, with several trees coming down onto power lines.
• 🌬️ A 58 mph wind gust was measured in Glen Cove at 3:26 PM, with most other gusts in the 40 mph range.

Overnight and Tomorrow's Forecast

• 🌃 Overnight, storms will continue, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and deep South, with lingering showers expected locally through midday tomorrow.
• 🌦️ Tomorrow morning will see showers and a possible rumble of thunder, with the action moving east as the afternoon progresses.
• 🌡️ Temperatures tomorrow will be 15-20 degrees cooler than today, with a high of 70°F, a significant drop from today's 86°F.

Weekend and Extended Forecast

• 🏃 Tomorrow morning, despite showers, the Race for the Cure in Central Park will proceed with cool, damp, but breezy conditions.
• ☀️ Skies are expected to clear from west to east tomorrow afternoon, leading to a transformed day.
• 📈 The extended forecast predicts low to mid-70s for the next couple of days, rising to the upper 70s later in the week.