Severe Weather Headed To NYC: See Timeline

NEW YORK CITY — Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are set to slam New York City Thursday, complete with damaging winds, heavy rain and hail, forecasters said.

The showers and thunderstorms, slated to develop in the morning and move across the region into the afternoon, are forecast to feature brief heavy downpours, lightning strikes and hail around one inch in diameter, the National Weather Service New York said.

"The chance also exists late in the afternoon and early evening, but is likely dependent on the amount of showers and storms earlier in the day," the weather service added. "The threat diminishes after sunset."

Daytime temperatures Thursday are expected to rise into the low 80s and drop into the mid-60s overnight.

As of 9:15 a.m., all five boroughs are under a severe thunderstorm warning through 10 a.m.

“60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail,” are possible, the National Weather Service said of the warning. “Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.”

Additional showers will be possible Saturday afternoon into the evening, the National Weather Service added.

Here’s the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 2 and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Patchy fog after 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.