Residents across the New York City metropolitan area and the broader tri-state region should prepare for a notably active weather day on Saturday, as a powerful storm system moves through the Northeast.
Forecasters warn that the combination of atmospheric conditions could produce strong to severe thunderstorms capable of delivering multiple hazards, including a heightened potential for tornadoes.
While the incoming rains and gusts carry a silver lining—helping to disperse the lingering Canadian wildfire smoke that has been affecting air quality in recent days—the primary focus remains on the risks posed by the storms themselves…