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NYC area faces a tornado threat this weekend
NBC New York • • nation
Key Points:
- A strong storm system will move through the northeastern U.S. on Saturday, bringing severe thunderstorms to the New York City metro area and surrounding regions from late morning through evening.
- The National Weather Service has issued a level 2 severe weather risk for the tri-state area, with threats including damaging straight-line winds, flash flooding, isolated tornadoes, and hail.
- The highest risk for damaging winds and tornadoes is concentrated in the Poconos, Catskills, and New Jersey, while the risk decreases but remains present farther east.
- Heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches, with potential for isolated higher amounts, may cause flash flooding, especially in North/Central New Jersey, Metro New York City, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut.
- Hail is also possible, particularly in Central and South Jersey, as part of the severe weather threat on Saturday.
