Weather
Thunderstorms, Spring Showers Likely To Hit NYC
Prepare for a stormy, wet rest of Wednesday, according to the forecasters. The city is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
NEW YORK CITY — Showers and thunderstorms will turn a pleasant spring Wednesday in New York City into a washout, forecasters predict.
The chance of precipitation Wednesday is 80 percent, with rainfall totals at a quarter of an inch or more, according to the National Weather Service.
And storms could blow in with the rain.
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New York City is under a hazardous weather outlook and a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 p.m., the National Weather Service states.
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds," the forecast states.
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Blustery, windy weather will blow away some warmth starting Wednesday evening and continuing into Thursday, according to the forecast.
Here's the forecast for the rest of this week and into the weekend.
Wednesday Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. High near 64. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
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