NYC Weather Forecast: Storms Threaten To Bring Tornadoes

NEW YORK, NY — Torrential rains and even tornadoes threaten to hit New York City this weekend with forecasters issuing a hazardous weather outlook for the region.

Just days after pouring rain left roads flooded and deluged the subway Tuesday, the National Weather Service said another two inches is expected to hit the city Saturday evening into Sunday.

"A few strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are possible, with a weak tornado not out of
the question,' the service said. A "baby tornado" was filmed over Downtown Brooklyn during Tuesday's storm.

The latest National Weather Service forecast says skies will be clear Friday, with a high temperature near 83 degrees and calm winds in the afternoon, the forecast says.

The first thunderstorms are set to roll in Saturday evening, with some potentially bringing "gusty winds and heavy rain" – up to two inches – the weather service says.

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Saturday will be unusually cool with a high near 78, while Sunday will bring a more seasonable high near 84, the forecast says.

A chance of storms will linger through Sunday and into most of next week, according to the weather service. The forecast predicts a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms from Monday to Thursday, with high temperatures in the mid-80s.

Here's a closer look at what to expect from the weather over the weekend and into next week, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 6 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 68. East wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 84. South wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.