Aiexpress – Good morning everyone! Today, we have an approaching weather system in the West that will trigger severe thunderstorms in the Heartland before making its way to the East Coast. Additionally, we are experiencing milder temperatures ahead of this system, causing a few sprinkles in the Tri-State area of the Northeast.
The main focus of our forecast will be the system in the West as it moves out of the Rockies and increases the potential for severe storms from Texas to the northeast, including southern Indiana and lower Ohio. Currently, the line (or lines) of powerful storms appear to be relatively narrow and short-lived, particularly in the South and Southeast. However, these storms could produce damaging straight-line winds, large hail, frequent lightning, and a few isolated tornadoes. As we move into the lower Great Lake states, the line widens, but the risk of severe weather diminishes as it progresses eastward. Severe weather is expected to occur from late tomorrow into Wednesday, starting from west to east.
The Northeast and New England are in for a windy period ahead of this front, with intermittent gusty showers and a few rumbles later on Wednesday. The transition from mild to cold air is quite abrupt, and there is a possibility of rain changing to snow on Wednesday night before tapering off early Thursday morning. The interior regions of the Northeast and New England are most likely to experience a rapid changeover and a light dusting of snow on the ground.
Keeping a close watch on those storms is our top priority. Let’s take a look at the forecast for the local NYC metro area.
Today, the area is experiencing some light showers as milder air approaches. However, as the day progresses, we can expect to see some sunshine. The temperatures will reach a high of 50-55 degrees.
Clouds will return after a partial clearing later today and early tomorrow, as a fast-moving system races from the West Coast to the East Coast. There might be a few late showers tomorrow, but the majority of precipitation is expected on Wednesday. The temperatures will reach the mid-50s.
Wednesday will bring windy conditions, along with mild temperatures and rain showers. There will be intermittent gusty showers throughout the day, and a few embedded thundershowers are also possible. The highs will hover around the 60-degree mark, except for the immediate shore areas which will be cooler due to the chilly wind coming off the colder water. As the night progresses, temperatures will drop to the near 30s, and there is a chance of a brief changeover to snow if any moisture remains.
Snow showers will taper off by early Thursday, leaving behind cold and windy conditions. Highs for the day will only reach the 35-40 range.
The weather on Friday will be more calm, with gentle winds, plenty of sunshine, and temperatures reaching the mid-40s.
