New York City is waking to heavy rain and a flood threat Sunday, with wet roads before the day has properly started. Showers and thunderstorms could bring 1 to 2 inches of rain by early afternoon. The payoff comes later: Conditions should improve during the afternoon.
Flood Watch Covers NYC Through Noon
The National Weather Service has a Flood Watch in effect through noon for the New York City metro. Heavy downpours could overwhelm poor-drainage areas, underpasses and other low spots, while a few thunderstorms add to the risk.
Rain is expected to be heaviest through late morning, with locally higher totals possible. The agency's flood-safety guidance provides general information about flooded roads.
Sun Returns This Afternoon
Conditions should improve from west to east during the afternoon, with west winds around 7 mph and temperatures climbing into the upper 70s.
Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 70. Monday should be dry, with northerly gusts of 15 to 20 mph and highs in the lower 70s, potentially the mid-60s in the New York City metro.
Cooler, Drier Weather Takes Over
Monday night is expected to be clear, with temperatures falling to around 60, followed by a sunny and cooler Tuesday with a high near 71. Wednesday brings another sunny day and a warmer high near 78.
Thursday has a low probability of showers in the afternoon and evening; conditions and temperatures for Friday and Saturday are not specified.
