NYC Weather: Tornado, Hail Possible As Storms Threaten

NEW YORK – Severe thunderstorms threatening New York City Tuesday night could bring with them strong winds, hail and even a tornado, forecasters warned.

The threat is substantial enough for the National Weather Service to issue a hazardous weather outlook.

"There is a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms developing late this afternoon into this evening along a warm front," the service said.

"The main threat will be damaging winds and large hail, however, an isolated tornado is possible. The threat is highest just west of the NYC metro."

The chance of thunderstorms starts at 2 p.m. and continue until midnight., the service said. As much as a half an inch of rain is expected.

Sunshine will return Wednesday, though more thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night, the NWS said.

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

Tuesday
Showers likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the morning.

Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.