It’s been quite a rollercoaster of a week weather-wise, and it looks like we’re ending on a stormy note for Central and South Jersey. The Storm Prediction Center is keeping a close eye on things, issuing a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 p.m. on Friday. Brace yourselves because some intense storms are expected to roll through the area starting from midday and lasting through the afternoon. So, you might want to batten down the hatches and stay weather aware.
Hold onto your hats because Friday and Saturday are shaping up to be quite the weather rollercoaster. The Storm Prediction Center has put the tri-state area on notice for potential severe storms on both days. But fear not, Sunday seems to be the light at the end of the stormy tunnel, with dry and mild weather in store for the city. Don’t forget to keep tabs on the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood to stay ahead of the stormy curve.
When it comes to the storms, they’ll be playing hard to get, popping up in isolated spots while leaving most of the tri-state high and dry. On Friday, the threat level in the metro New York City Area is expected to be low, sitting at a Level 1 on the storminess scale. But watch out because on Saturday, that threat level is slated to climb to a Level 2. Make sure to have your weather alerts fired up in the free NBC New York app to keep an eye on the radar and get immediate notifications when storms come knocking on your neighborhood’s door.
On Friday, keep your eyes peeled for storms brewing in South Jersey and areas west of New York City. These stormy troublemakers are most likely to show up from midday through the early evening, making the warmest part of the day a prime time for storm action. The main concern will be those pesky damaging straight-line winds, with hail tagging along as a secondary threat. Flooding might make an appearance, but it’s expected to be more of a minor inconvenience occurring in the heaviest downpours. As for tornadoes, they’re not expected to crash the storm party, but hey, you never know with Mother Nature.
As we shift gears into Saturday, the storm risk area widens its reach. Most of the tri-state area will be elevated to a Level 2 threat, meaning storms will be a bit more widespread compared to Friday. Just like the day before, expect storms to pop up in the afternoon and early evening, bringing that familiar threat of straight-line winds front and center. But watch out because the conditions might be just right for tornadoes to make an appearance, adding an extra layer of excitement to the stormy weekend ahead.
While the first two games of the subway series might have to dodge a storm or two, it looks like they’ll manage to slide by without any major weather hiccups. Since the storms will be scattered, rain delays are expected to be at a minimum. And don’t forget about Sunday, the shining beacon of the weekend. A cold front will swoop in on Saturday night, sweeping away the storm threats and leaving behind a picture-perfect day with sunshine, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures. So, if you’re looking for a break from the stormy drama, Sunday is your golden ticket.
