textproduct: New York

WHAT HAS CHANGED

Severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for NYC metro, NE NJ, and Lower Hudson Valley until midnight. The main threat for severe thunderstorm development is now through about 9pm.

KEY MESSAGES

1) Severe thunderstorms possible for Western portions of the area today.

2) Additional chances for thunderstorms Wednesday night and again on Thursday.

3) Drier conditions expected for the holiday weekend.

KEY MESSAGE 3

A drier pattern will set up Friday into the holiday weekend. High pressure begins to build in from the north. Mainly dry conditions are expected. Temperatures fall on Sat close to normal, then below normal for Sun. Potential for a slight warming trend on Labor Day. Less humid conditions are also forecast.

OUTLOOK FOR 18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

Wednesday Afternoon-Night: Mainly MVFR Wednesday afternoon and evening with a shower possible. MVFR or lower Wednesday night with showers, possibly a thunderstorm.

Thursday: MVFR or lower at times. Showers and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening.

Friday-Sunday: Mainly VFR.

Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts, can be found at: https:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90

MARINE

Severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the NY Harbor until midnight, but the main threat will be now through about 9pm.

Winds and seas area generally expected to remain blw SCA lvls thru the rest of the week. There is a chance that winds on the Sound approach SCA lvls tngt E of the front, with marginal E winds on all waters Wed.

Rip Currents:

There is a low risk for rip current development through this evening. The risk increases to moderate on Wednesday and will remain moderate on Thursday. 3 to 4 ft swells at 7 second period. NE winds 10-15 kt on Wednesday shift to the SW on Thursday.

OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

CT...None. NY...None. NJ...None. MARINE...None.