NYC Braces for Powerful Storm, Heavy Rainfall, and Strong Winds
Rainy Midweek Forecast as ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Approaches
New York City is preparing for a significant weather event midweek, as a rapidly intensifying storm system, characterized as a “bomb cyclone,” is set to deluge the city with heavy rains and powerful winds.
The storm is expected to move in late Tuesday, bringing widespread rainfall throughout Wednesday. A wind advisory is in effect from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, with gusts potentially reaching up to 49 miles per hour.
AccuWeather forecasters warn that the combination of driving rain and strong winds could create dangerous travel conditions, likely leading to disruptions and delays.
“Some rain will act like a giant firehose and organize into an intense north-to-south, west-to-east crawling squall with gusty winds,” said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. “Locally severe thunderstorms can occur on Wednesday in the coastal Northeast with the possibility of a few tornadoes in part of the mid-Atlantic.”
Tuesday Night: Steady Rainfall
A 100 percent chance of rain is expected Tuesday night, with a transition from drizzle before 7 p.m. to showers likely until 1 a.m. Temperatures are predicted to gradually rise to around 56 degrees by 4 a.m. A gentle east wind of 7 to 10 mph is expected. Rainfall amounts are anticipated to total between a quarter of an inch to half an inch.
Wednesday: Heavy Rains and Gusty Winds
Wednesday is expected to be a wet and windy day. Rain is highly probable throughout the day, with the possibility of a thunderstorm before 4 p.m. The high temperature will near 62 degrees. Due to the anticipated strong winds, a wind advisory is in effect. Gusts could reach up to 49 mph.
Rainfall totals on Wednesday are predicted to be between one and two inches.
Wednesday Evening: Continued Showers
Rain is expected to continue into Wednesday evening, with a 100 percent chance before 10 p.m., followed by a chance of showers until 1 a.m. Temperatures will drop to around 36 degrees. Winds could still gust as high as 37 mph.
An additional quarter to half an inch of precipitation is possible overnight.
Thursday: Clear Skies, But Cooler Temperatures
Thursday will offer a respite from the rain, with sunny skies prevailing. However, temperatures will take a dip, falling to around 35 degrees by 4 p.m. A brisk breeze is anticipated, with gusts potentially reaching up to 34 miles per hour.
Thursday night promises to be mostly clear with a low temperature around 28 degrees.
Friday: Sunny and Cool
Friday will be another sunny day with a high temperature near 36 degrees. While skies will be clear, Friday night will bring partly cloudy conditions with a low temperature around 30 degrees.
