NYC Weather Forecast: 'Severe' Storms Could Hit City

NEW YORK, NY – Don't let the morning's break in the rain fool you – "severe" storms are forecast to hit New York City Wednesday.

After soaking rainfall that stretched through most of Tuesday, Wednesday's commute was dry, but National Weather Service forecasters warn it won't last. A hazardous weather outlook was issued for the city Wednesday morning.

"A cold front will approach and move through the area today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will develop out ahead of the front," the meteorologists said.

"Some of the storms may become strong to severe. The main threat with these storms will be damaging winds."

The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds will come tonight, the NWS forecasters said.

Here's a more detailed forecast, courtesy of the NWS.

Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light west wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

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