CITYWIDE — NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT has issued a Weather Alert for Thursday into Halloween Friday. In a release, NYCEM said it is working in coordination with the National Weather Service to monitor a low-pressure system forecast to bring moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
According to the latest forecast, the heaviest rainfall is expected from Thursday afternoon until the evening. Rainfall rates may briefly reach one inch per hour, with a total rainfall of 1 to 2 inches expected. Winds will also increase through Thursday afternoon, with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph Thursday evening.
As the storm exits on Friday, stronger winds are expected, with gusts up to 40 mph and possibly 50 mph, so bundle up!
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