NEW YORK — It has been historically dry across the Tri-State Area this fall , but the atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain late Wednesday into Thursday.
The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert for Thursday, especially the early morning hours.
This storm will help the ongoing drought situation immensely, and the early call is we could have more beneficial rain on the horizon next week.
Rain timeline for New York, New Jersey
Wednesday 10 p.m. – Thursday 4 a.m.: A few leading rounds of rain arrive and winds pick up. Rain is more widespread after midnight.
Thursday 4-10 a.m.: The heaviest bands of rain arrive, and strong winds reaching 25-35 mph kick in.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Rain moves north and becomes more on-and-off in nature from New York City and points south, with steadier bouts spilling north of the city. Winds start to shift to the north, and it will feel like the 30s by the Thursday evening commute. Lighter rain will continue to fall.