Tropical Storm Elsa: Here's What NYC Can Expect

NEW YORK CITY — Tropical Storm Elsa's path could take it — and its wind and rain — to New York City, forecasters warn.

Projections show the storm's center moving past the city Friday between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center.

But the storm's effects likely will be felt earlier and farther from its center.

"Across the Northeast and New England, 1 to 3 inches with isolated totals up to 5 inches Thursday into Friday will be possible," a public advisory about the storm states. "This could lead to isolated flash and urban flooding."

Tropical Storm Elsa is the first major storm to develop during this Atlantic hurricane season.

The storm, which briefly reached hurricane strength Tuesday night, weakened as it approached landfall, which happened in western Florida Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

It could still be classed as a tropical storm as it arrives near New York City sometime Thursday evening or Friday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The city will already have had a soggy week by the time the storm arrives. A chance of rain is in the forecast from Wednesday till Saturday.

Here's the full forecast:

Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 73. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.