A red alert has been issued for the New York area on Wednesday afternoon until Wednesday night due to the forecasted moderate to heavy rain which may lead to flooding. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch from 1PM Wednesday until 6AM Thursday.
The weather forecast for today includes morning clouds and patchy fog with mild temperatures in the 40s to around 50. In the afternoon, rain is expected to develop and could be moderate to heavy at times, especially during the afternoon commute. Temperatures will be milder with highs in the 50s. Tonight, there will be evening bouts of moderate to heavy rain, followed by light rain and drizzle overnight. Tomorrow, there will be leftover light rain and drizzle with blustery conditions and highs in the low 50s.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, Friday is expected to be partly sunny and mild with highs in the 50s. However, Saturday will likely see afternoon rain with highs in the 40s, and Sunday will have leftover rain with blustery conditions and highs in the low 50s.
Residents in the area are advised to stay updated on the weather alerts and prepare for possible flooding and heavy rain. Stay safe and check back for further updates on the weather conditions.
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