New Yorkers: tomorrow is shaping up to be a rainy Sunday. Here’s the latest on the remnants of Isaias. 🌧️ Isaias is no longer a hurricane. After making landfall near Destin, Florida, Friday night, it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone and has lost its tropical characteristics. It’s still carrying a lot of moisture, though, and according to @NWSNewYorkNY, that moisture is expected to bring a steady, soaking rain to NYC tomorrow. Here’s what the forecast says right now:
☔ Rain is expected to move in after 8 AM Sunday and spread across the city by late morning or early afternoon.
🌧️ The heaviest rain is expected Sunday afternoon and evening, with 1 to 1.25 inches of rain and a rumble of thunder possible. Some areas could see 2 to 3 inches where heavier rain repeats.
💨 Gusts of 30 to 35 mph are expected, with occasional gusts up to 40 mph.
🌤️ Rain is expected to end by Monday morning, with a dry Monday afternoon. At this time, the forecast calls for mainly minor flooding on streets and in low-lying areas. Minor coastal flooding is also possible around high tide Monday morning and again Tuesday morning. Out of an abundance of caution, the City’s Flash Flood Emergency Plan remains active, and crews are clearing catch basins across all five boroughs. Before the rain arrives:
🪴 Secure loose items on balconies and patios.
🔋 Keep your phone charged.
🏠 If you live in a basement, know your exits and be ready to move to a higher floor if heavy rain begins.
🚗 Never drive, walk, or swim through floodwaters. Get free alerts at nyc.gov/notifynyc. 📲