AccuWeather Alert: Stormy start, flood watch
AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
NEW YORK (WABC) -- An AccuWeather Alert is in effect into the first half of Sunday for downpours that could produce localized flooding.
Some of the rain could be heavy, and a thunderstorm is also possible as humidity levels increase.
A flood watch is in effect into the first half of Sunday for isolated flooding, especially in low-lying areas and areas of poor drainage. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Long Island and along coastal Connecticut.
Conditions improve during the afternoon on Sunday with some breaks of sunshine, helping temperatures climb to 81 degrees.
Another shower is possible Sunday night as a cold front moves through. Behind the front, noticeably less humid air arrives for Monday with a high near 77 degrees and very pleasant conditions.
Tuesday will be even cooler, with highs reaching only 74 degrees. However, humidity and the threat of thunderstorms are expected to return by Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
LATEST ACCUWEATHER FORECAST
THE 7-DAY FORECAST
Sunday
AccuWeather Alert: Stormy start, PM breaks. High 81
Monday
Nice, much less humid. High 75
Tuesday
Pleasant sunshine. High 72
Wednesday
Sunny, warmer. High 79
Thursday
Humid with the chance of a storm. High 81
Friday
Mostly sunny. High 79
Saturday
Sunny, not as warm. High 74
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