Regional Radar 5:15pm 11/16/2010

As of late this afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisories for many portions of the New York Metro area. These wind advisories are in effect for Wednesday Afternoon and evening, mainly in relation to the passage of a strong cold front and the winds behind it, associated with a strong surface low pressure as well as the same system providing very strong winds in the upper and mid levels of the atmosphere. In addition to the wind, heavy rain is likely overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, especially Wednesday morning. Near the cold front, an isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. Within these thunderstorms, some stronger wind gusts could come to the surface. The system is expected to continue moving northeast, with the cold front passing the region Wednesday afternoon, and clearing by later Wednesday afternoon into evening. Stay tuned for updates on watches/warnings and advisories through the evening and overnight. Featured image: Northeast regional radar at 5:15pm November 16th, 2010 depicting the large storm system and associated heavy precipitation.


Tonight (Tuesday Night): Rain likely, heavy at times. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Winds east at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Low temperature near 53 degrees. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible.

Wednesday: Heavy rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Winds southeast 15 to 25 miles per hour, then becoming west at 15 to 30 miles per hour. High near 64.

Article by John Homenuk. 5:28pm November 16th, 2010. Need more? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the remainder of the week and weekend, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.