Severe Storms and Tornado Risk Threaten NYC This Saturday
WHO:
NBC New York - The National Weather Service is involved in assessing the severe weather risk.
WHAT:
NBC News - More than 100 million people are at risk across the Northeast due to dangerous storms.
CBS News - A tornado watch is in effect for the entire Philadelphia region until 9 p.m.
CBS News - The storms are expected to produce damaging winds of 60-70 mph and the possibility of strong EF-2 tornadoes with winds of 111-135 mph.
CBS News - The greatest threat for severe weather is projected between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.
WTNH - Wind gusts are predicted to reach 60 miles per hour in Connecticut, with a 5% tornado risk warning issued.
Daily Mail Sports - The area is expected to experience winds exceeding 65 miles per hour, with flash floods worsening after the region received up to three inches of rainfall in one hour.
Daily Mail Sports - The area is expected to experience winds exceeding 65 miles per hour, with the potential for tornadoes in parts of New Jersey.
Newsweek - The city remains under a broader Flood Watch, with officials preparing for additional rounds of heavy rain.
Daily Mail Sports - Winds of more than 65 miles per hour are expected in parts of New Jersey.
Daily Mail Sports - The area received up to three inches of rainfall in one hour, contributing to flash flooding.
NY Post - Flash flood warnings were issued in the Big Apple Saturday afternoon as heavy downpours forced ground stops and delays at the city's airports.
NBC New York - The strongest thunderstorms are projected to impact the Poconos, Catskills, and New Jersey, where the greatest risk for damaging straight-line wind and tornadoes will be.
NBC New York - The region most at risk of flooding will be North/Central New Jersey through Metro New York City, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut.
NBC New York - Hail is possible Saturday, with Central and South Jersey being the region most at risk for hail.
NBC New York - A vigorous storm system is expected to bring strong-to-severe thunderstorms to the New York City metro area.
NBC New York - The National Weather Service has placed much of the tri-state area at a level 3 on a scale of 5 for severe weather risk.
NBC New York - Upwards of 3 to 4 inches of rain is possible from the storms, with isolated higher amounts possible.
NBC New York - Multiple threats from the storms include damaging straight-line wind, flash flooding, isolated tornadoes, and hail.
WHERE:
CBS News - The Philadelphia region is specifically mentioned as being under a tornado watch.
WTNH - Municipalities across Connecticut are preparing for strong wind and rain later Saturday evening.
NBC New York - The New York City metro area, North/Central New Jersey, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut are specifically mentioned as areas at risk.
NBC New York - The Poconos and Catskills are highlighted as regions where the strongest thunderstorms are projected to impact.
WHEN:
NBC New York - The severe weather is expected to occur from late morning through the afternoon and evening on Saturday.
WHY:
NBC New York - The storm system is expected to thin out the Canadian wildfire smoke that has been affecting the tri-state area.
NBC New York - The storm system is developing and is expected to thin out the Canadian wildfire smoke affecting the tri-state area.
HOW:
CBS News - The atmosphere is primed with warm, moist air, providing conditions for severe storms to develop.
NBC New York - Ample atmospheric moisture is expected to fuel heavy downpours in some of the strongest storms.
(UPDATED July 19, 2026 01:20 UTC)
More than 100 million people are at risk across the Northeast due to dangerous storms, with a tornado watch currently in effect for the entire Philadelphia region until 9 p.m. These storms are expected to produce damaging winds of 60 to 70 miles per hour and the potential for strong EF-2 tornadoes with winds ranging from 111 to 135 miles per hour, particularly between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. The atmosphere is primed with warm, moist air, creating ideal conditions for these severe storms to develop.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 00:11 UTC)
Connecticut is bracing for severe weather as wind gusts are predicted to reach 60 miles per hour, accompanied by a 5% tornado risk warning. The area could see winds exceeding 65 miles per hour, with flash floods worsening after the region experienced up to three inches of rainfall in just one hour. Municipalities across Connecticut are preparing for the strong winds and rain expected later Saturday evening.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 21:10 UTC)
Severe weather is on the horizon for New Jersey, with winds expected to exceed 65 miles per hour and the possibility of tornadoes in some areas. The city is currently under a Flood Watch, as officials brace for more heavy rain in the coming days. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepare for potentially dangerous conditions.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 20:12 UTC)
Parts of New Jersey are bracing for winds exceeding 65 miles per hour, along with up to three inches of rainfall in just one hour, which is likely to cause flash flooding. This storm system is anticipated to help clear out the Canadian wildfire smoke that has been lingering over the tri-state area. Residents are advised to stay alert as conditions develop.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 18:12 UTC)
Flash flood warnings were issued in New York City Saturday afternoon as heavy downpours caused significant disruptions. The intense rainfall led to ground stops and delays at the city's airports, affecting travel plans for many. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert and take precautions as the weather continues to develop.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 15:15 UTC)
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Poconos, Catskills, and New Jersey, bringing a significant risk of damaging straight-line winds and tornadoes. North and Central New Jersey, along with Metro New York City, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut, are particularly at risk for flooding. Additionally, hail is possible on Saturday, with Central and South Jersey facing the highest risk for this weather event.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 14:21 UTC)
A vigorous storm system is set to bring strong-to-severe thunderstorms to the New York City metro area, with the National Weather Service placing much of the tri-state area at a level 3 on a scale of 5 for severe weather risk. Rainfall could reach upwards of 3 to 4 inches, with multiple threats from damaging winds, flash flooding, isolated tornadoes, and hail expected to impact regions including North and Central New Jersey, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut, as well as the Poconos and Catskills. The severe weather is anticipated to occur from late morning through the afternoon and evening on Saturday, and it may help thin out the Canadian wildfire smoke currently affecting the area.