Heavy rain set to drench NYC area on Saturday. Here's the First Alert Forecast.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
We've declared a First Alert Weather Day because we're expecting periods of heavy rain on Saturday in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
If you've got outdoor plans, you might want to keep an umbrella, and a backup plan, handy.
Timing out Saturday's rain
Dry, cloudy conditions are in place to start off Saturday, but rain starts advancing in by the noon hour.
From noon through the early evening hours, the rain will become moderate to heavy at times, especially for points south and east of the city.
Ponding and some localized flooding are possible.
Total rainfall totals look to average around an inch or less, with the highest totals to the south and the lowest totals to the north, before it tapers off around 8 p.m.
Although it may be a nuisance, the rain is actually quite needed, as most of the Tri-State Area is in the midst of a moderate to severe drought.
Temperatures for the day are expected to max out in the mid 40s.
Drier but windier Sunday
Once the rain comes to an end by Saturday night, skies should clear out by daybreak on Sunday.
That sets us up for a much drier day; however, winds will pick up. Gusts between 30-40 mph will make highs in the mid 40s feel more like the 30s.
A few snow showers and or flurries are possible later in the day.
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