NYC Weather: Tornado Possible Monday As Storm Front Looms

NEW YORK CITY — A tornado could touch down in New York City as a storm system blows through Monday, forecasters warn.

The chance of a tornado comes nearly two weeks after a "microburst" — a violent downdraft from a thunderstorm — struck Bensonhurst with winds between 60 mph and 70 mph, according to the National Weather Service's New York office.

New York City faces a mishmash of severe weather threats Monday, from strong thunderstorms to flash flooding from a potential 3 inches of rain to damaging wind gusts, forecasters said.

"A brief tornado is possible," a National Weather Service briefing states.

"Moderate to heavy showers, possibly an isolated thunderstorm, into this morning, followed by a heavier round of showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon into tonight."

Here is the latest briefing on the potential flash flooding and severe weather threat today and tonight. Click the link for the details: https://t.co/wzeyolJZol#nycwx #liwx #hvwx #nywx #njwx #ctwx pic.twitter.com/Jbt3pDsvoO
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) August 7, 2023

The storm risk stems from a cold front that forecasters expect to reach the Mid-Atlantic states late Monday and early Tuesday.

A chance of heavy rain is expected into early Tuesday, which carries a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the forecast.

From there, skies this week will be mostly sunny, the forecast states.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast.

Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.