RENEWED FLOOD THREAT THIS WEEKEND

After a brief break from the flood threat, the area will once again be dealing with chances for excessive rain through the weekend. The same theme applies that we've seen over the last several weeks; rainfall will be highest north and west of NYC but it could be prolific and lead to problems in areas that have seen disastrous results of late. 

Rainfall since Sunday

The stage has been set due to the rains from last weekend with already saturated ground. Humidity levels will start to once again rise to annoying levels from Thursday through the weekend. 

Along with temps near or slightly above 90, relief will be felt mainly at the south-facing shoreline. The time to watch for the most rain would be Friday and again Sunday, with Thursday and Saturday having less overall coverage of showers and storms. 

Weather Prediction Center Rainfall Forecast For Friday

 Any one storm on Friday and Sunday could produce locally very high totals just like we saw this past Sunday. The overall environment will be loaded with moisture and nearby fronts will serve as the trigger for storms to fire, especially Friday and Sunday. There will be places that see local flash floods of roads, side streets and even transit. 

Be sure to act quickly if warnings are issued for your area. 

Don't drive through water-covered roads.

FLOODING RAINS LIKLEY ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT FOR NYC AND POINTS WEST

 

A band of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms will slowly move through the area Sunday afternoon and night. Above is where the heaviest rains should fall; there will be pockets where over 4 inches fall. Areas east of NYC will see lighter amounts of 1-2 inches. Flood watches are posted for NYC and points west for tomorrow afternoon through tomorrow night. The graphic above is from NWS; there could be places in the red areas where widespread road flooding may become a problem. 

Don't drive through water-covered roads!

JULY HEAT KEPT AT BAY THROUGH MID-MONTH

 

EARLY WEEK SEVERE WEATHER THREATS

 

WAVES OF RAIN THROUGH TUESDAY

 

Unsettled weather to start the "official" start of summer. 

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

 

I'm noticing a downward trend in the overall chances for appreciable rain this week, but temps look fabulous for June (about right where we should be for this time of year). 

WARMING TEMPS THIS WEEKEND