Central U.S. Severe Storms and Heavy Rain; Western Fire Weather Threats

A strong system will produce a swath of impacts. Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley. Mountain snow will develop in the Rockies. Critical fire weather threats are expected across northern California and the Southwest.
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Last Update: 101 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021

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New York, NY Local Forecast Office

24NM SE New York NY

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: ANZ300-081730- 101 AM EDT Sat May 8 2021 .Synopsis for the Long Island Waters and New York Harbor... A trough of low pressure west of the region moves slowly east tonight into Saturday night as high pressure to the northeast weakens. The trough dissipates toward Sunday morning as weak high pressure briefly builds to the west. A warm front and associated low pressure system will approach the region Sunday and Sunday night, and move east of the area on Monday. High pressure will then build into the region for the middle of the week. Another storm system approaches for late in the week. $$

Overnight

E winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Sat

E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Chance of showers.

Sat Night

W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Chance of showers in the evening.

Sun

W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Chance of rain in the afternoon.

Sun Night

S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely.

Mon

SW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.