Tropical Storm Could Affect NYC, Forecasters Say

NEW YORK CITY, NY – As the remnants of Hurricane Harvey continue to lash Texas with catastrophic rainfall, another storm is taking aim at the East Coast. It could become a tropical Storm Aug 28, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's predicted to skirt the coast by the Carolinas Tuesday before veering off to the northeast and out into open water.

Though the storm is expected to pass well south of New York City, the National Weather Service says there will likely be rain starting Aug. 29, with winds gusting near to 26 mph. Showers will continue into Wednesday, the service predicts.

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The storm will also create some dangerous conditions on the region's beaches. The NWS says there's a high risk of rip currents Monday with surf of 4-5 feet. Dangerous rip currents will remain likely through Wednesday.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water that flow quickly away from shore. The NWS advises swimmers to pay attention to flags and posted signs and to swim only in areas with lifeguards.

Find tips on how to avoid rip currents and how to get out of one here.

The full National Weather Service forecast:

Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Lead image courtesy of the National Hurricane Center