As the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea approach from the south rain is expected through the day and will be heavy at times. Urban flood from heavy rain is the primary threat with this system.

Precipitation and Timing
Rain continues to fall over the New York City area this morning and will be moderate to heavy throughout the day. The heaviest period of rain will be this afternoon through midnight. Rain will start to taper off after 2 AM. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected with most areas receiving 3 or more inches of rain. Rainfall rates of up to an inch an hour are possible and could last for a full hour with heavier bands of rain.

Scattered showers will linger on Saturday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea move off the coast. Additional rainfall totals of .10 to .25 inches are possible.

Dry conditions are forecasted for Sunday.

Temperatures (High/Low)
Friday: 66/62
Saturday: 78/65
Sunday: 82/65

Winds
Winds today will be 15-20 MPH, the track of Tropical Storm Andrea forecasts the storm staying offshore keeping winds below Wind Advisory criteria.

Coastal Flooding
Minor coastal flooding is possible during tonight’s high tides. High tide in the Battery is at 8:29 PM and in Kings Point at 12:02 AM.

Flooding
Fresh water flooding as a direct result of rainfall will impact poor drainage areas, low-lying areas, and areas that have already been saturated from previous rainfall.

Products
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Southern Queens, and Staten Island from 7 PM to 11 PM tonight.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for The Bronx and Northern Queens from 8 PM to 1 AM tonight.

OEM Watch Command will monitor this weather event and continue to issue updates as necessary.

(YWN Desk – NYC)