Heavy downpours, damaging winds possible in NY, NJ

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Heavy downpours quickly swept through New York City Thursday morning, which prompted the FAA to temporarily ground flights in the area.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for New York City until 10:45 a.m. Gusts up to 60 mph were possible, along with penny-sized hail, according to NotifyNYC.

All flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports were grounded until at least 11 a.m., the FAA said.

The high on Thursday will be 82 in the city and low to mid 80s in the suburbs.

Friday will be partly cloudy and less humid as winds will shift to the northwest bringing drier air into the region. The high will be 86 in the city and mid to upper 80s in the suburbs.

Saturday will be sunny early followed by increasing clouds during the afternoon as low pressure will pass to the south of the city. Temperatures will be a bit cooler with a high of 78 in the city and upper 70s to low 80s in the suburbs.

Sunday will be partly cloudy and warm with temperatures in the low 80s for much of the region.

Monday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers late in the day as a front will remain south of the area. The high will be 72 in the city and low 70s in the suburbs.

Tuesday will be partly sunny with a chance of scattered showers throughout the day. The high will be 74 in the city and low to mid 70s in the suburbs.

Wednesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 78 in the city and upper 70s to near 80 in the suburbs.