High wind warning in effect as storm expected to bring heavy rain to NY, NJ

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is still on track for severe weather on Wednesday.

Fog and rain, along with rising temperatures overnight, will be followed by highs in the low-60s. The high wind warning has been expanded since Tuesday and now covers Nassau and Suffolk counties from noon through 10 p.m. Wednesday. There is a wind advisory for the boroughs, southwest Connecticut and parts of NJ.

Shower chances will increase throughout the day. Expect moderate to heavy rain for the morning commute with possible ponding on area roads. There will be travel disruptions, so plan your commute accordingly.

The storm will intensify Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours. Heavy rain could lead to flooding with possible rates of one inch per hour. Anticipate two to three inches of rain with a chance of locally higher amounts. We also can't rule out rumbles of thunder.

During this time, winds will also likely increase with 50-70 mph near the coast and 30-50 mph elsewhere. Damaging winds could lead to down trees, power lines, power outages, as well as isolated tornadoes.

Plan on a messy evening commute with travel delays on roads and the airports.

As the storms taper off, colder air will move in. There is a chance for snowflakes well inland. But the main concern will be colder air. Highs will be met early Thursday and temperatures will fall throughout the day. Leftover puddles will likely become icy as temperatures freeze.

By Friday, morning lows will be in the 20s followed by highs in the 30s in the city, colder in the suburbs. Keep in mind that wind chills will make it feel colder.

Similar readings are expected on Saturday. Then milder temperatures return early next week with a chance of rain.