The Brief
The National Weather Service is reporting that New York City is under threat of severe thunderstorms this weekend.
Thunderstorms this coming weekend could have wind gusts up to nearly 60 miles per hour, as well as the possibility of an isolated tornado.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to flash flooding for the metro area, as well as Long Island and portions of New Jersey.
NEW YORK – The National Weather Service is reporting that New York City is under threat of severe thunderstorms this weekend.
Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding
What we know
Thunderstorms this coming weekend could have wind gusts up to nearly 60 miles per hour, as well as the possibility of an isolated tornado.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to flash flooding for the metro area, as well as Long Island and portions of New Jersey.
Poor air quality in NYC
The rainfall this weekend is expected to help thin out the wildfire smoke currently plaguing the Northeast.
The Source
This article includes information provided by the National Weather Service.