nyc weather turns stormy on Saturday, with strong to severe storms forecast to reach the New York City area and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 10 p.m. for the entire Tri-State Area. A First Alert Weather Day covers late afternoon through the evening, as the hottest stretch of the day comes before the storms.
The forecast calls for potential damaging winds, hail and brief downpours across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Saturday is expected to stay mostly hot and muggy, with high temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s through 5 p.m., setting up the conditions before storms arrive.
New York City timing
Storms are expected to develop in counties west and northwest of New York City from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. They are expected to close in on the five boroughs by 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., putting the evening commute and early evening plans in the path of the strongest weather window.
The weather team listed damaging winds, large hail and ponding of water as the biggest threats with this system. That combination raises the chance of fast changes in conditions once the storms start moving east, especially in places already dealing with heavy rain in a short period.
Jersey Shore and Long Island
The storm line is expected to move through the Jersey Shore by 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. and exit Long Island closer to 11 p.m. Those later hours extend the watch into the night for parts of the region outside the city itself, with the Tri-State Area still under the same watch until 10 p.m.
The CBS News New York weather team said it will have live storm updates throughout the evening starting at 5 p.m. For readers in the affected area, the practical takeaway is to finish outdoor plans early and stay ready for rapid changes once the storms begin forming west of the city.
