NYC Weather Forecast: Flood Advisory Issued As Storms Hit

NEW YORK, NY — Be prepared to hop over some puddles — New York City was put under a flood advisory Friday afternoon as thunderstorms threatened to drench the city.

Heavy rain falling as fast as two inches per hour at times could cause "minor flooding" in places around the metropolitan area, including Flushing, Flatbush and Jamaica, the National Weather Service warned. The flood advisory will be in effect until 4:15 p.m.

The weather service advised drivers to turn around if they encounter flooded roads.

A chance of storms will loom throughout Friday night and Saturday, the weather service's forecast shows. More than half an inch of rain is expected to hit Central Park by early Saturday afternoon, according to the forecast.

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

Friday Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 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 82. 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 73. 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.

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