Storm Alberto: Here's What It Means For NYC

NEW YORK, NY – Though Subtropical Storm Alberto crashed ashore on Florida's Gulf Coast on Monday, and slowed considerably as it churned north through the United States, on a path far west of New York City, its affect will still be felt in the metropolitan area, forecasters predict.

The storm, the first of the 2018 season, hit the Florida Panhandle. It is drenching areas as far north as Chicago.

After that, it will track through Michigan and into Canada, according to the National Weather Service.

Further east, the storm system will create unsettled weather with rain through the weekend, though it's not expected to be drenching.

Here's a look in more detail, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 71.

Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 54.

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