Flooding Risk Increases As NYC Gets Hit By Rain, Thunderstorms: See Forecast

NEW YORK CITY — The threat of flooding is growing in New York City, as bursts of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the end of the week, forecasters said.

The latest rainy weather pattern is the result of a slow-moving storm system stalling over the northeast and mid-Atlantic region, causing continuous rounds of rain, thunderstorms and fog in New York City through Friday, AccuWeather forecasters said.

Flash flooding is possible, FOX Weather forecasters say, but there won't be significant flooding due to the scattered timing of the downpours.

On Monday, the storm dropped more than half an inch of rain on the city, National Weather Service forecasters said.

According to AccuWeather's forecast for Tuesday, there will be a storm bringing localized flooding and even possibly small hail.

While all of this rain may put a damper on outdoor plans, forecasters say that it will be good for continuing to fix drought concerns and could put an end to the forest fire season.

Here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

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