Unsettled weather will continue across the Tri-State into Tuesday before a cold front finally pushes to our east. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across the area, however the heavier activity has ended. Therefore, the Flash Flood Warning for Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and The Bronx has been allowed to expire. Another round of rain is expected Tuesday morning before clearing out Tuesday afternoon. Severe weather is not expected; however, urban and flash flooding conditions are possible. Showers are expected to begin tapering off tomorrow during rush hour.
PRECIPITATION AND TIMING
Showers and thunderstorms could develop at any time this morning, but will become more numerous this afternoon. Rain will taper off in the evening. Additional rainfall of ½ to ¾ inches of rain is expected with locally higher amounts possible. There is a 30% chance of rainfall rates reaching 1 inch per hour for a full hour. There is a low risk of severe weather.
Another round of rain is expected before midday Tuesday. Although it cannot be ruled out, flash flooding is not expected with this round of rain.
TEMPERATURES (HIGH/LOW)
Today: 83/71
Tuesday: 83/63
Wednesday: 81/64
WINDS
Today: South wind 3-6 MPH
Tuesday: Southwest 6-9 MPH
FLOODING
Low-lying and poor drainage areas may experience some nuisance flooding. There is a 30% chance of flash flooding this afternoon.
(YWN Desk – NYC)