The low pressure system responsible for the prolific rainfall observed in the area on Sunday will still be meandering around the forecast area Monday, bringing with it a chance of showers and thunderstorms which could be widespread at times. The rainfall on Sunday was as historic as it was relentless, with Kennedy Airport in Queens observing a new all time record for daily rainfall (7.76 inches), breaking the old record set in 1983. Several reporting stations throughout the metro recorded rainfall totals in excess of 6 inches. Some personal weather stations in Long Island (Nassau County) recorded rainfall amounts over 10 inches by late Sunday evening, with the rain still continuing to fall at a moderate to heavy pace over much of Long Island, Southeast New York, and portions of Connecticut. The rain is forecast to continue on and off through Monday afternoon, although the more steady precipitation may actually be focused east of the city. Featured video: Video Forecast Discussion for Monday August 15th, 2011, from the forecasting team.
Forecast in Detail: The rain will continue to be a threat throughout Monday as the surface low pressure system passes east of the region. Although not as widespread or relentless as Sunday, the showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing moderate to occasionally heavy rain, which could cause rapid street flooding, especially to areas already flooded or moistened by the heavy rains on Sunday. By Monday Night, the precipitation should become much more spotty, with a few showers meandering around the area.
Tuesday is forecast to feature a welcomed return to dry conditions, with the sun finally returning to the forecast and high temperatures crawling back into the low 80's. Winds will be light and out of the west.
A Look Ahead: The middle to end of the week looks to offer a return to more pleasant weather, with high temperatures averaging near normal on Wednesday and Thursday, and only a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm. The next chance of precipitation looks to come on Friday with the passage of a cold front.
Article written August 15th, 2011 at 12:10am. . Looking for a forecast? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the upcoming week, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. Also, check out our new Forecast Overview tab. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Forecast in Detail: The rain will continue to be a threat throughout Monday as the surface low pressure system passes east of the region. Although not as widespread or relentless as Sunday, the showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing moderate to occasionally heavy rain, which could cause rapid street flooding, especially to areas already flooded or moistened by the heavy rains on Sunday. By Monday Night, the precipitation should become much more spotty, with a few showers meandering around the area.
Tuesday is forecast to feature a welcomed return to dry conditions, with the sun finally returning to the forecast and high temperatures crawling back into the low 80's. Winds will be light and out of the west.
A Look Ahead: The middle to end of the week looks to offer a return to more pleasant weather, with high temperatures averaging near normal on Wednesday and Thursday, and only a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm. The next chance of precipitation looks to come on Friday with the passage of a cold front.
Article written August 15th, 2011 at 12:10am. . Looking for a forecast? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the upcoming week, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. Also, check out our new Forecast Overview tab. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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