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Severe Weather Warning Issued for Tri-State Area Thursday
NEW YORK, NY — A series of rain events is expected to drench the tri-state area throughout Thursday, with the possibility of severe storms emerging late in the day. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a 2 to 4 percent risk of tornadoes across most of the region, excluding parts of Long Island.
The rain is forecasted to begin in the late morning, with thunder expected by mid-afternoon. The most severe weather may develop Thursday evening, bringing damaging straight-line winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes.
Areas such as the Hudson Valley, inland New England, and the mountains are expected to bear the brunt of the heavy rain, with totals varying from less than half an inch to over three inches in isolated locations. The heaviest rainfall is likely to occur to the north of New York City.
Residents are advised to be cautious of flooding on the roads, especially if they encounter water-covered stretches. The rain is expected to taper off by early Friday morning, leaving behind lingering clouds and mild temperatures.
In addition to impacts in the tri-state area, meteorologists at AccuWeather warn of severe storms across many states from Texas to the East Coast. The storms, fueled by cooler air colliding with warm, muggy conditions, could produce flash flooding, hail, and possibly localized tornadoes through the week’s end.
Forecasters expect the storm system to strengthen from southern New Jersey to Alabama Thursday, potentially causing disruptions along I-85 and I-95, affecting major cities like Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Boston.
The NWS has also cautioned about potential flash flooding resulting from heavy rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, while Arizona and New Mexico face similar threats from monsoon storms later in the week.
Travelers are advised to remain vigilant and check local forecasts as the week progresses. The severe weather risk is expected to diminish by the weekend, leading to more stable conditions.
