Gustnado Lands On Harlem River, Forecasters Say

NEW YORK CITY — A gustnado churned over the Harlem River Tuesday Afternoon as forecasters issued a tornado warning for New York City, according to the National Weather Service.

The thunderstorm whirlwind was seen moving between The Bronx and Inwood in Manhattan, south of the Broadway Bridge, before hitting the shoreline north of Fordham Road about 2:30 p.m., forecasters said.

Forecaster estimate the gustnado traveled at about 75 mph a a severe thunderstorm hit New York City.

NBC 4 News captured video of the gustnado which can be seen here.

The National Weather Service is asking anyone with photos or video of the storm to email OKX.Spotters@NOAA.gov to aid their further evaluation.

Patch wouldn't mind a look either: PatchNYC@Patch.com.

Forecasters predict less dramatic weather over the weekend, which New York City asks you enjoy from inside unless conducting an essential task.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 43. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday
Rain. High near 50. North wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Rain, mainly before midnight. Low around 42. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.