{"id":375307,"date":"2026-10-17T00:22:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T00:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/375307\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T00:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T00:22:30","slug":"severe-storms-and-possible-tornadoes-threaten-nyc-area-friday-nbc-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/375307\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe storms and possible tornadoes threaten NYC area Friday \u2013 NBC New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New York City area faces the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Friday evening, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes ahead of a powerful cold front that will usher in some of the coldest air of the season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_6ea6f6.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Storm Team 4 is tracking a line of thunderstorms expected to develop and move across the region between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday.<\/p>\n<p>While damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_f0d398.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>The storms are expected to move quickly, reducing the overall threat of flooding.<\/p>\n<p>Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of the region<\/p>\n<p>A severe t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/weather\/severe-weather-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hunderstorm watch<\/a> is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for areas generally west of the New York City metropolitan area, including Sullivan County, New York, and Pike County, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/weather\/severe-weather-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to see the latest weather alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_46843e.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tNBC10NBC10<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service could issue additional watches for areas closer to New York City, depending on how atmospheric conditions develop throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Storm Team 4 say the severity of the storms will depend heavily on cloud cover and afternoon temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>If skies clear and temperatures climb well into the 70s, increased atmospheric instability could fuel stronger thunderstorms.<\/p>\n<p>However, if clouds persist and temperatures remain cooler, the storms could weaken significantly before reaching the city.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service is expected to reassess conditions later Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>What time will severe storms arrive?<\/p>\n<p>Friday began with warm, muggy conditions and scattered morning showers.<\/p>\n<p>A relative lull in precipitation is expected through much of the afternoon before stronger thunderstorms develop during the evening.<\/p>\n<p>The greatest window of concern is between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., when storms could produce:<\/p>\n<p>Damaging winds: The primary threat, with gusts potentially strong enough to cause localized damage.<\/p>\n<p>Isolated tornadoes: Possible if atmospheric conditions become favorable.<\/p>\n<p>Heavy downpours: Brief periods of intense rainfall, although the overall flooding threat is lower because the storms should move quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should monitor weather alerts and be prepared to seek shelter if severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings are issued.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_1bf128.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Saturday brings sharp temperature drop and gusty winds<\/p>\n<p>Once the storms move through Friday night, a surge of much colder air will sweep across the region.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_0085ac.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Saturday will be windy and noticeably colder, with afternoon temperatures struggling to climb out of the low 50s.<\/p>\n<p>Gusty winds will make it feel more like the 40s throughout much of the day.<\/p>\n<p>The dramatic change will follow Friday&#8217;s warm, humid conditions, making for a distinctly different start to the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_a044c6.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>When will temperatures warm up again?<\/p>\n<p>Sunday will bring a welcome improvement, with sunny skies, crisp air and cool temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_34183f.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>The chilly conditions won&#8217;t last long.<\/p>\n<p>By early next week, temperatures are expected to rebound into the 60s, with dry weather returning to the New York City area.<\/p>\n<p>Stay with Storm Team 4 for the latest severe weather watches, warnings and live updates as Friday evening&#8217;s storms approach.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the hour-by-hour forecast<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_28b69b.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_3fcce6.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_ef9e19.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image_aee69d.png\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p><img 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