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Rainy, windy weekend is coming to NYC with 40 mph gusts, forecasters say
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Brittany Kriegstein
Published Mar 14, 2025
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Forecasters are warning about a wet and windy end to the weekend, as a big storm system is expected to pummel the New York City area on Sunday.
Meteorologist Jim Connolly from the National Weather Service said around an inch of rain could fall in the region Sunday afternoon and night. Strong winds are also expected to accompany the storm.
“We could definitely have some wind gusts in excess of 40 miles an hour, especially when you get down to the coast,” he said.
New York City’s emergency management agency activated the city’s flash flood emergency plan in case of significant flooding, according to agency spokesperson Aries Dela Cruz.
The rain would break a mild dry spell for the city — Central Park hasn’t recorded any rain since March 5, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures on Sunday are expected to hover in the 60s, while Monday will be a bit cooler, with highs in the 50s.
Connolly said the most intense rain and wind would likely taper off by Monday morning, and should not present many challenges for commuters.
”Our biggest flood hazard at this point would be more of your urban flooding situations, heavy ponding on area roads,” he said.
Skies are expected to remain cloudy, with a 50% chance of rain for Monday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, which steps off on Fifth Avenue in Midtown at 11 a.m. But Connolly said the forecast for next week could still shift slightly.
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Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
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