NYC Weather: Barry's Remnants Prompt Flash Flood Watch For NYC

NEW YORK — The remnants of tropical depression Barry will bring heavy rain to New York City on Wednesday, with possible flash flooding.

A flash flood watch is in effect starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday and lasting through the night, the National Weather Service says, warning of possible thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts.

Total rainfall could reach two inches with rain falling at a rate of an inch per hour or more, forecasters say.

The National Weather Service is urging New Yorkers to monitor forecasts for flash flood warnings.

.@NWSNewYorkNY Flash Flood Watch issued for NYC, 2:00 PM on 7/17 to 5:00 AM on 7/18. Heavy rain may cause flooding of roadways & streets. https://t.co/oBGvYAYGD9. Mulitlingual and ASL Link: https://t.co/MzL4qnYGbo.
— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) July 17, 2019

[Wednesday] A *Flash Flood Watch* will go into effect this afternoon through tonight. 1-2 inches of rain is expected with locally higher amounts. There is also potential for heavy downpours with 1" an hour rates possible. Remember to never drive through a flooded roadway! pic.twitter.com/eTFkjHoRMN
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 17, 2019

In addition, there is a slight risk for severe weather today. Damaging winds would be the primary threat. Get the latest watches and warnings online at https://t.co/wTqdsomHTB and stay weather aware! pic.twitter.com/STJOU9zT6S
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 17, 2019

The extreme weather will continue through the weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Friday and Saturday, predicting that high temperatures will reach the upper 90s. The maximum heat index — which accounts for humidity — could reach 110.

Here's a look at the forecast for the rest of this week, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.

Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.