STORM WATCH: Colder with scattered rain and gusty wind continuing into Friday
It is staying wet and windy and feeling colder overnight with gradually improving weather arriving into Friday evening.
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STORM WATCH CONTINUES
OVERNIGHT WEATHER
While the worst of the heaviest rain and thunderstorms is over, there will still be periods of rain overnight and through at least early Friday afternoon. Wind gusts will stay around 20 to 40 mph overnight and it is already feeling much colder outside - like the 30s at times. That colder feel will be with us into the start of the upcoming weekend. Road conditions will stay wet overnight and that means travel will continue to be slick, especially with all of the wet leaves on the ground.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON STORM PROMPTED TORNADO WARNING
There was a tornado warning on the border of Queens and Nassau County in the 1 p.m. hour on Thursday. There has not been any tornado confirmed to have touched down on land, but it did spawn waterspouts and strong winds. News 12 was LIVE on-air for you during that time and will have more STORM WATCH updates for you through Friday.
NOR'EASTER IMPACTS CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY
We are continuing to track a nor'easter that is impacting Long Island, with slowly improving weather Friday afternoon and evening. This is bringing more periods of rain through Friday afternoon paired with that persistent gusty wind. On top of that, this storm is helping to bring in much colder temperatures. This will be felt in the form of a cold rain to start Friday and a colder-feeling weekend. It will feel like the 30s to low 40s on Friday at best and it will stay feeling cold in the mornings and chilly in the afternoons this weekend.
Simply put, Friday is shaping up to be a cold, raw and rainy day across Long Island. That said, there are no severe thunderstorms expected Friday. It is more of just a wet and gusty, colder day.
Some wet snowflakes are possible with heavier precipitation, but this would just be visual and not impact ground conditions or stick. Be weather-aware during the Friday morning commute, as heavier downpours could lead to additional ponding and localized street flooding. Watch for standing water near intersections, underpasses and other low-lying areas. Wet leaves can also make roadways and sidewalks especially slippery. Give yourself extra time getting to work or school, increase your following distance and keep your headlights on when driving in the rain. Storm rain totals will be around 1 to 3 inches, a wide range because the places that got some of the heavier thunderstorms will have the highest totals.
USE CAUTION TRAVELING
Please use extreme caution traveling, especially during the night when it is much more difficult to see areas of standing water or storm-related damage.
MINOR COASTAL FLOODING CHANCES
We are also monitoring the potential for minor coastal flooding around the times of high tide through Friday. Residents in flood-prone shoreline communities, especially along the South Shore and around the bays, should monitor water levels and be prepared for possible flooding of low-lying roads and parking areas. Some beach erosion is also possible where persistent onshore winds and elevated surf develop. The extent of coastal flooding will depend on the storm's track, wind direction and timing of high tides.
FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The rain will taper off by Friday evening. This nor'easter will pull away as we head toward Saturday morning. Overnight temperatures will drop into the 30s. Saturday will remain mostly cloudy and chilly, with afternoon highs only reaching the mid- to upper 40s. If you have outdoor activities planned, especially during the morning hours, keep the jacket and umbrella nearby.
Sunday should be the better day for outdoor plans, with a mixture of sunshine and clouds and dry conditions expected. Afternoon temperatures will recover into the upper 40s and a few lower 50s. It will still be chilly, but at least we'll get a break from the rain and gusty winds. Whether you're heading out for a walk, taking care of yard work or enjoying some family activities, Sunday looks like the pick of the weekend.
