NYC Weather Forecast: Flash Floods Could Hit Over Stormy Weekend

NEW YORK, NY — Thunderstorms and even flash flooding could drench New York City over a potentially rainy weekend. The National Weather Service warned of a low chance of flash flooding across the metropolitan area for Friday night and Saturday as wet weather looms.

There's a chance of thunderstorms throughout Friday, but they're most likely to hit from Saturday morning to early that afternoon, the weather service's forecast shows. More than half an inch of rain could fall on Central Park by 2 p.m. Saturday, the forecast says.

High temperatures in the mid-80s are expected for Friday and Saturday, while a sunny Sunday will bring more heat with a high near 90, the weather service says.

Enjoy it while it lasts — storms are in the forecast again starting Tuesday.

Here's a closer look at what to expect from the weather this weekend, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 9 mph.

Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

(Lead image: People walk along a wet promenade in Brooklyn in July 2018. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)