NYC Weather Forecast: Flash Flood Watch Issued Ahead Of Storms

NEW YORK, NY — Thunderstorms expected to slam New York City overnight could cause flash flooding, the National Weather Service warned. The five boroughs will be under a flash flood watch from 2 a.m. Friday through Friday afternoon.

The storm is expected to roll in early Friday morning and drop up to three quarters of an inch of rain throughout the day.

The heavy rain could cause "urban and poor drainage flooding" and hit morning commuters with "torrential downpours," the weather service says.

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The nasty weather is expected to make way for a pleasant weekend with sunshine and high temperatures in the upper 70s or low 80s.

Here's a closer look at this weekend's weather forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 85. Southwest wind around 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 13 to 15 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.

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