WEATHER AUTHORITY FORECAST - WEDNESDAY - MARCH 22ND - 11PM UPDATE

**FLOOD WATCH FOR MOST OF THE TRI-STATE FROM 8PM THURSDAY TO 2PM SATURDAY**{/strong}

Tonight:{/strong} Scattered showers, breezy, low 51.
Thursday:{/strong} Scattered showers, more widespread rain in the afternoon/evening, heavy at times, breezy, high 70.
Friday: Periods of heavy downpours, few storms, high 50.

Showers continue overnight with the chance of a few isolated storms through Thursday morning. In addition to the rain, Thursday will feature warm and windy conditions. High temperatures in the low 70s are paired with strong and gusty winds. Wind gusts likely in the 30 mph range at times. A second round of heavy rainfall slides through the Tri-State by Thursday afternoon and evening and this will continue overnight. This includes periods of heavy rain and a few storms early Friday. We see a brief lull in strong activity throughout the day Friday, but a slow-moving front will impact the area by the evening hours and contribute to more rain.

Periods of heavy rain expected Friday evening and overnight. At this point, winds have briefly slowed and temperatures have fallen to the low 5os by Friday afternoon. Rain moves out early Saturday, but totals through the afternoon hours will likely be between 3-5" across much of the area. Flood concerns are greatest from Thursday night through Saturday afternoon. As the rain exits, Saturday still holds another threat. Strong and damaging winds possible with gusts up to 40 mph possible. High pressure finally returns Sunday and we are in for a quiet and dry finish to the weekend. The dry skies are short lived as another round of rain moves in to start the work week.

Meteorologist Karaline Cohen
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