NYC Braces for Heavy Rainfall From Strong Summer Storm

WHO:

NY Post - Senior AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Rinde provided forecasts regarding the storm.

WHAT:

CNN - The storm is expected to linger over parts of the region through at least Thursday, dumping 1 to 4 inches of rainfall.

CNN - Some areas could see 6 inches or more of rainfall through Thursday.

CNN - A localized thunderstorm on Monday dumped over 3 inches of rain near Glen Rock and Ridgewood, causing flooding.

Gothamist - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for New York and parts of New Jersey through 8 p.m. Wednesday.

CNN - The storm could drop up to a month’s worth of rain in just a few days.

CNN - Rainfall rates could reach up to two inches per hour during the heaviest storms.

CNN - Some areas could see 6 inches or more of rainfall through Thursday.

NY Post - The storm is expected to dump between 2 and 4 inches of rain across New York City.

Gothamist - Spotty rain showers and a potential thunderstorm are predicted to begin Monday afternoon.

WHERE:

NY Post - The forecast pertains to New York City, referred to as "the Big Apple."

Gothamist - The Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn was mentioned as a location where people experienced rain.

WHEN:

NY Post - The storm is expected to occur on Tuesday.

Gothamist - Rain and storms are predicted to begin on a Monday afternoon, with a week of more rain and storms following.

WHY:

CNN - The storm's strength is compared to systems typically expected in October, November, or December, rather than late July.

NY Post - The storm is described as "unusually powerful," indicating a significant weather event.

HOW:

CNN - The storm will be fueled by moisture-rich air from the Atlantic and Gulf, leading to multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Gothamist - The forecast includes the potential for thunderstorms along with rain showers.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 14:47 UTC)

A significant storm is expected to linger over parts of the region through at least Thursday, bringing rainfall totals of one to four inches, with some areas potentially receiving six inches or more. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for New York and parts of New Jersey, effective through 8 p.m. Wednesday, following a localized thunderstorm on Monday that dumped over three inches of rain near Glen Rock and Ridgewood, resulting in flooding. This storm is being fueled by moisture-rich air from the Atlantic and Gulf, which will lead to multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 10:52 UTC)

A powerful storm is expected to bring up to a month's worth of rain in just a few days, with some areas potentially receiving six inches or more by Thursday. Rainfall rates could soar to two inches per hour during the heaviest periods, as this unusual late July storm is being compared to systems typically seen in the fall. The storm's intensity will be driven by moisture-rich air from the Atlantic and Gulf, resulting in multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 06:48 UTC)

A significant weather event is on the horizon for New York City, as Senior AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Rinde forecasts that an unusually powerful storm will bring between two and four inches of rain. Spotty rain showers and a potential thunderstorm are expected to begin on Monday afternoon, with the storm set to hit on Tuesday, leading into a week filled with more rain and storms. Residents in areas like Dumbo, Brooklyn, should prepare for the possibility of thunderstorms along with the rain showers.