Synopsis:.
The storm over the South will become a Nor’easter for our area as it rides along the coast and intensifies today and Tuesday.
Areas of light rain is expected through the morning with increasing Northeast winds. The brunt of the storm will be later this afternoon and tonight. Wind gusts up of 40-65mph are possible along the coast. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the entire coast and all of New York City for Monday. One to three inches of rain is possible. A Flash Flood Watch is up for most of the tri-state area. Coastal flooding is possible at the times of high tide. Tides may reach 2 1/2 feet to 4 1/2 feet above normal at times of high this evening and tomorrow morning.
The pattern is garbage for any snow to fall in the immediate area, key factors are missing. There is a slight chance of wet snow or sleet well inland over the higher elevations of Sussex county NJ, the Poconos and Catskills Monday afternoon and night. An accumulation of snow and sleet is possible. Winter Weather Advisories have been posted (this is said with low confidence). The storm will pull away Tuesday with on and off rain expected with diminishing winds.
A more Winter-like pattern looks to be in the cards for the end of January and into February. Stay Tuned.
Today:
Spotty light rain in the morning, otherwise rain, heavy at times later in the day. A mix of wet snow and sleet possible well inland. Windy. Northeast winds could gust up to40-65mph along the coast. Highs in the mid 40s.
Tonight:
Periods of rain, heavy at times. Chance of wet snow/sleet over the higher terrain well inland. Lows around 40º in the City, the 30s inland. Northeast winds 15-30mph with gusts to 60 along the coast.
Tuesday:
Scattered areas of rain. Highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday:
Partly sunny and mild. Highs around 50º.
Thursday:
Partly sunny and mild. Highs in the upper 40s.
Friday:
Partly sunny and cooler. Highs in the around 40º
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.