NYC Weather: Thunderstorms Set To Drench City

NEW YORK CITY – Thunderstorms that could drench New York City with up to an inch-and-a-half of rain are expected to hit Thursday, forecasters said.

The storms are predicted to start in the afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall coming during the night. The National Weather Forecast warned of half an inch falling during the daytime, followed by up to an inch overnight.

That amount of water could cause flash flooding and dangerous driving conditions. Fog is also expected.

The rainfall will lighten during the night, with showers continuing until about 7 a.m., the NWS said. Friday will be cloudy, with sunshine returning Saturday.

Here's the forecast in more detail, courtesy of the NWS:

Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 77. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 1am. Low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 11 to 14 mph.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.