STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A “clipper-type” storm will sweep through New York on Wednesday night, bringing with it some strong winds.
“A lot of the times you see those type of systems in the wintertime, you know, where you have a strong, fast-moving storm that moves — it passes by to our north across the Great Lakes and across maybe upstate New York, northern New York State, northern New England and then off the New England coast and out through the maritimes and that’s exactly what it is, actually strengthening over time as it’s pushing eastward,” Dave Dombek, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, explained.
A cold front attached to that storm will pass through the New York City area after about 10 p.m.
“Very, very moisture starved,” Dombek said of the storm. “Not much going on, there’s so little moisture with it, but it might be enough to generate a shower.”
The arrival of the cold front will bring a period of strong, gusty winds. For “at least several hours” after the front passes, gusts will persist.
Dombek foresees general gusts in the range of 45-50 mph Wednesday night going into Thursday morning.
“It’s not out of the question that somebody gets a gust even close to 60 (mph),” he noted.
While a 60 mph gust could be measured in the city, Dombek believes gusts of that strength are more likely further north of the city.
As the front passes it will bring cooler air, opening the door to some potential snow in areas of upstate New York.
In the Adirondacks and potentially even the Catskills, Dombek said snow showers or flurries are possible with this system.
While conditions will dry out on Thursday and Friday, further cold fronts could bring some moisture and changes in temperature in the coming days.
Ahead of Wednesday night’s anticipated winds, Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to prepare and announced trailer bans on seven state bridges.
Additionally, the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory that will remain in effect from 9 p.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday.
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