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A travel advisory has been issued beginning Thursday night, as inclement weather is expected to hit New York City. The announcement follows the issuance of a coastal flood advisory and a wind advisory.
Several areas in the US are under weather advisories, from coastal flood advisories in major east coast cities like New York City, to red flag warnings for wildfires further out west. Check details and forecasts here.
A wind advisory is in place for the entire tri-state area for gusts expected to reach 50 miles per hour or even higher at times.
Parts of New York City and New Jersey were placed under a coastal flood advisory as an incoming storm was expected to bring hazardous weather to the Friday morning
The National Weather Service predicts up to 1 inch of rainfall between 6-8 a.m. Friday, with wind gusts reaching 50 mph before conditions improve by midday.
A $68 million Bluebelt system includes drainage upgrades, ponds and rain gardens designed to manage intensifying rainfall while easing pressure on the city’s aging sewer system.
On an typical day, it's a place to play. But in extreme rain, this new infrastructure captures rain like a pool.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast as the storm likely strengthens on Friday. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is anticipated, although, if the storm is stronger, it could produce an inch or more of rain per hour. Thunderstorms might continue into early Saturday, according to the advisory.