NYC weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for all of NYC, NJ, Long Island

NEW YORK CITY – A cold front moving into the Northeast could bring thunderstorms to the New York City area, according to FOX Weather.

New York City forecast

What we know:

FOX Weather reported that a cold front is expected to reach the Northeast by Wednesday, bringing clusters of thunderstorms capable of strong wind gusts and large hail across the Interstate 95 corridor from Boston to Richmond, Virginia.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Why you should care:

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region on Wednesday, including all of New Jersey, New York City and Long Island, as well as Orange, Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties in New York, and southern Connecticut.

The watch is in effect from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

According to the NWS, the biggest concerns are hail that could reach the size of a quarter, wind gusts that could hit 70 mph and frequent lightning.

Heavy rain could also lead to wet roads, reduced visibility and slower travel, especially if storms move through during commute times.

People in New York City, northern New Jersey, Long Island and nearby suburbs should monitor local forecasts and weather alerts as the front moves through.

Why storms are possible

Wednesday severe weather threat. (FOX Weather)

FOX Weather reported that heat ahead of the front is helping fuel storm development.

Much of the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast has been dealing with temperatures in the 90s, according to FOX Weather. As the cold front moves east, that heat could help produce thunderstorms along the front.

Cooler air behind the front

The front is also expected to bring relief from the recent heat.

FOX Weather reported that temperatures behind the system will fall back into the 60s across the I-95 corridor and remain cooler into Memorial Day weekend.

That means the New York City area could see a noticeable drop in temperatures after the storms move through.

What you can do:

People in the New York City area should keep an eye on local forecasts and alerts throughout the day.

FOX Weather recommends having multiple ways to receive warnings. Residents should also secure loose outdoor items, charge phones and avoid driving through flooded roads if heavy rain develops.

What’s next:

The cold front is expected to continue moving east, bringing the Northeast its chance for storms before cooler air settles in behind it.

The Source: This article was written using information from FOX Weather.

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