More severe thunderstorms are possible across the New York City area Tuesday, Sept. 1, with the National Weather Service warning that some storms could produce large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Tuesday morning began with fog and rain in New York City following overnight showers. The National Weather Service is forecasting additional showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially becoming severe.
As of early Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service had not issued a severe thunderstorm watch or warning for New York City or the Hudson Valley. However, its hazardous weather outlook calls for isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon into early evening, with large hail and
damaging wind gusts the primary threats.
Rain chances continue Wednesday and Thursday, before conditions are expected to improve heading into the Labor Day weekend.
What is the forecast for the NYC area?
Tuesday will bring a chance of showers before 2 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 2 to 5 p.m. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 5 p.m. Some storms could be severe. The high is expected to reach about 82 degrees, with an 80% chance of precipitation.
Tuesday night will remain unsettled, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m., followed by a chance of showers through the overnight hours. Some storms could be severe, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, mainly during the afternoon. The high is expected to be around 77 degrees. More showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night.
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. The high could reach the mid-80s.
What is the forecast for Labor Day weekend?
The weather is expected to improve heading into the holiday weekend.
Friday is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high around 85 degrees.
Saturday should be sunny, with a high near 79 degrees.
Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 77 degrees.
Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, is currently forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high near 79 degrees and a 30% chance of showers.
NYC-area forecast at a glance
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, with some storms potentially severe. High near 82.
Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible, with some storms potentially severe. Low near 71.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. High near 77.
Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Low near 70.
Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms possible. High in the mid-80s.
Thursday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible early, followed by a chance of showers. Low near 72.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 85.
Saturday: Sunny. High near 79.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 77.
Labor Day: Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of showers. High near 79.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Severe thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds possible Tuesday
