The much-needed rain that soaked New York Metropolis in a single day — following one of many metropolis’s driest spells in recorded historical past — will linger till the tip of the workweek with 1 to three inches anticipated by way of early Saturday morning, meteorologists mentioned.
Whereas the heaviest rain was anticipated to fall Thursday morning, a low-pressure system ought to stay close to the area resulting in durations of rain into Friday evening, in keeping with the Nationwide Climate Service.
Umbrellas and raincoats are again in use as much-needed rain falls throughout New York Metropolis, as seen right here on Cadman Plaza West close to Middagh Avenue in Brooklyn on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (Theodore Parisienne for New York Day by day Information)
Gusty winds that developed in a single day, with most gusts between 25 and 35 mph, are prone to stay in place by way of many of the day, primarily alongside coastal areas.
Whereas a number of “moderately heavy” remoted showers are potential, the rain is predicted to develop into lighter later within the day, meteorologists mentioned.
Nonetheless, some areas north and west of New York Metropolis may see “the first flakes of the season.”
Snow accumulation ought to stay under 1 inch for many of the space, although increased elevations may see as much as 3 inches.
Umbrellas and raincoats are again in use as much-needed rain falls throughout New York Metropolis, as seen right here on Cadman Plaza West close to Middagh Avenue in Brooklyn on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (Theodore Parisienne for New York Day by day Information)
The state of affairs seems to be drastically totally different for parts of Upstate New York and Pennsylvania, the place a winter storm warning will stay in impact for twenty-four hours, beginning Thursday at 4 p.m.
“Snow, heavy at times under localized bands,” the NWS’s workplace in Binghamton, N.Y., mentioned in a Thursday morning winter climate message.
“Travel could be very difficult, especially with snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour in spots overnight. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snowfall could bring down trees and wires due to the weight of the snow.
Counties affected by the warning include Broome, Delaware, Wayne and Sullivan in New York, as well as much of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Totals will depend on elevation, with 5-12 inches expected in areas above 1,500 feet and 12-18 inches possible in the highest-elevation areas.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to noon on Friday for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties in New York.
“Periods of snow will result in snow-covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving,” the NWS workplace in Buffalo mentioned in a Thursday morning assertion.
