NYC Weather Forecast: 'Flood Advisory' Issued; Thunderstorms Likely Friday

NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers will want to bring an umbrella with them to work this morning, as the city is under a "flood advisory" for thunderstorms expected to start Friday morning and linger throughout the day.

The flood advisory lasts until 10:30 a.m., and forecasters are warning of heavy rain, damaging winds and possible flash flooding. The precipitation is likely to continue for the rest of the afternoon and evening.

"Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through the region today," the National Weather Service wrote in a "hazardous weather outlook." "There is a chance of a few severe storms this afternoon, with the main potential threat being damaging winds. These showers and thunderstorms will also pose a threat for flash flooding."

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The storms will linger around for parts of Saturday, before giving way to clear skies on Sunday.

Here's the full weekend forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

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