Hot and humid conditions with "feels like" temps in the mid 90s to near 100 today and Saturday in NYC, Long Island and Mid-Hudson. Showers and thunderstorms could produce heavy rain and strong wind gusts through the weekend. Localized flooding and severe weather possible.

A Flood Watch is now in effect for the area for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning for the potential for flash flooding due to heavy rainfall. Our latest briefing can be found here: weather.gov/media/okx/0805… #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx

HEADS UP, NEW YORK: Tropical Storm Debby has made landfall in the US and it’s possible we could see some impacts of the storm across New York State later this week. Plan ahead, keep an eye on the forecast and follow NYS Div. of Homeland Security & Emergency Services for updates throughout the next few days.

With temperatures plummeting tonight, make sure you 'Know Before You Go'! 🚘 ❄️Check your local forecast 🔦Pack an emergency kit 🚗Fill your gas tank & washer fluid 📱Charge mobile devices 🛣️Check road conditions: 511ny.org 🔗More tips: dhses.ny.gov/winter-weather…

We've increased snow totals slightly for the interior. Snow to a rain/snow mix is expected tonight between 7pm tonight to a few hours after midnight from a frontal system. 1-2 inches of snow expected in the interior w/ LI/NYC under 1 inch with mainly rain or a rain/snow mix.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter, but Staten Island Chuck predicts an early spring. NCEI's data shows Chuck is the most accurate groundhog. Who do you believe? Full groundhog grading here: noaa.gov/heritage/stori… Our predictions here: cpc.ncep.noaa.gov

We have issued a Winter Weather Advisory for tonight across Interior Southern CT for 2 to 4 inches of snow. Amounts will be less across interior NE NJ and the LoHud, generally 1 to 2 inches. Across NYC metro and LI, the precip begins as light snow, but quickly changes to rain.

Precipitation is moving in from the west this evening. There is a mix of rain, snow, and sleet along the coast and in the NYC metro, with light snow expected for the interior. This will continue into this evening before ending around midnight. #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx

New Yorkers, snow will begin today and transition to a wintry mix by Sunday morning across the state. Driving conditions may be dangerous throughout the weekend and areas that see high accumulations of ice could experience power outages. Read more: on.ny.gov/4jVkEhT

Snow will begin midday today & transition to a wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain & rain by Sunday morning. 🌧️ Monitor your local forecast closely 🚘 Travel will be hazardous 🧊 Ice accumulations may cause power outages ⚠️ Sign up for NY-Alert to receive emergency alerts

This weekend, New Yorkers can fish without a fishing license during New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation's Free Fishing Days! If you're considering an ice fishing adventure this weekend: 🎣Check for a location with safe ice 🎣Go with a friend and let someone know where and when you plan to return

At OEM, we are proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community—today and every day. 💙💜💛💚❤️🖤🤎 Diversity is our strength, and inclusivity is our mission. As we serve and protect our beautiful city, we honor the voices, contributions, and resilience of all our residents.

There is a slight risk of both severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall today for portions of the area. As a cold front sharpens and begins to push toward the coast, scattered to numerous storms should develop by mid to late afternoon and continue into this evening.