Damaging Winds in New York, July 13, 2023

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
738 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A pre-frontal trough and associated cold front approach from
the north and west this evening. The front then settles over the
area tonight. The front is then expected to remain nearby into
Friday night. Unsettled weather is expected much of the time
from Saturday through Tuesday as a series of frontal boundaries
move across the area. High pressure returns for Wednesday.
Another frontal system may affect the region Thursday.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
Thunderstorms and showers continue to approach to the north and
northwest with the approaching cold front and associated pre-
frontal trough. Thunderstorms remain strong to severe at 23Z
north of the area, and were pulsing. However, as the storms
continue to track south and east storms will be encountering a
less favorable environment with the loss of daytime heating low
level lapse rates decreasing. A strong storm will be possible
across the northern tier and have maintained the mention of
gusty winds, and moderate rainfall, through 01Z.

There is not much large scale support tonight for convection. A
weak impulse aloft could be enough to trigger isolated to
scattered convection, especially with the surface boundary
moving into the area overnight. The boundary may slow down or
stall across the interior, which could remain as a focus into
the early morning hours for lingering showers or a storm,
especially across CT. The NAMnest is an outlier in the suite of
12z CAMS bringing the line all the way south across the coast
overnight. Have followed the consensus of the rest of the
guidance which keeps a PoPs below likely through night.

Warm and humid conditions are expected tonight with lows around
70 inland to the lower and middle 70s elsewhere.

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.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
The weak front will remain nearby on Friday. Uncertainty
remains on the timing and placement of convection since the
models indicate the front will be diffuse. The positioning of
the front will be important in determining convective
development on Friday. There is also a chance at some shortwave
energy rounding the base of a larger upper trough to the west in
the afternoon and evening.

Some of the guidance has hinted that a weak low will move out
of E PA in the morning and interact with the weak front over the
area. This scenario would develop convection in the morning
hours. The majority of the CAMs only hint at isolated to
possibly scattered activity in the morning. Have sided with the
CAMs with this forecast, but it is not out of the question that
convection is a bit more widespread in the morning. Think the
chance PoPs are good for now given the aforementioned
uncertainty. Convection is then likely in the afternoon and
evening. However, it is still a bit uncertain at just how
widespread it will end up being. Think there should be activity
that will grow in coverage in the afternoon from around the NYC
metro on NW and then shift east across the area later in the
afternoon and evening. However, if there is indeed more
development earlier in the day, the environment may end up more
stable with less in the latter portion of the afternoon and
evening.

Showers and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall
and minor flooding of poor drainage areas. Localized flash
flooding is also a threat. WPC has maintained the slight risk of
excessive rainfall on Friday for much of the area. SPC has also
maintained the marginal risk with an isolated threat of
damaging wind gusts. Have held off on issuance of a flood watch
for Friday based on the larger amount of uncertainty the usual
for this time frame, especially with the timing and placement of
any convection.

Convection should diminish in coverage later Friday evening
with weakening instability and loss of heating. Warm and muggy
conditions will continue Friday night.

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.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
A closed upper low over south central Canada will drift south
through Sunday and then evolve into an open trough Sunday night.
This trough then passes through the region Tuesday night into
Wednesday. Shortwaves will be rotating into the eastern portion of
the low as surface troughs/weak low pressures pass through the area.
There is a lot of uncertainty with the timing of the shortwaves,
and the development of the surface troughs/low pressures. Any of the
showers and thunderstorms may produce briefly heavy rain, especially
during Sunday as precipitable water values increase to 2 to 2.25
inches, and warm cloud processes dominate. And WPC continues to keep
most of the CWA in a slight risk for excessive rainfall, with the
potential for flash flooding. Monday the longwave upper trough will
be moving through the area and showers and thunderstorms will be
possible once again, and may be more diurnally driven.

Closely followed the NBM for temperatures and probabilities through
the extended period. Temperatures will be near seasonal normals
through the period, with no records expected to be broken.

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.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
A cold front approaches from the northwest this evening and
settles south across the area tonight. The front then lifts
north on Friday.

Forecast is mainly VFR through the TAF period outside of any
bouts of convection. BKN010 stratus at KISP is possible through
about 01z. Confidence in the timing and location of showers and
thunderstorms is too low through early tonight at this time to
include with the exception of KSWF.

A line of showers and thunderstorms associated with a cold
front approaches from the northwest this evening and is likely
to dissipate before reaching the coastal terminals. However,
this will need to be closely monitored through this evening as
changes are quite possible. The front then stalls across the
area Friday morning. Guidance varies on how quickly the front
returns back to the north on Friday. Forecast does lean toward
this happening sooner than later.

A moderate southerly flow with gusts up to 25 kt at the coastal
terminals likely continues through about 01z this evening before
lowering. Winds will then go light and variable for a time
during the overnight as the front settles across the area. A
return S/SW flow around 10 kt develops by Friday afternoon from
south to north.

Confidence remains low with convection on Friday. Went with a
PROB30 for a window in the afternoon and thinking this is the
best chance for any showers/thunderstorms. However, an isolated
shower or thunderstorm could move through before or after this
period.

 ...NY Metro (KEWR/KLGA/KJFK/KTEB) TAF Uncertainty...

A brief shower or thunderstorm is possible late tonight. Low
confidence of any shower or thunderstorm activity in and around
the NYC metro terminals through Friday morning.

Confidence in convection forecast remains low later on Friday.
Tried to pick a window for the PROB30 in the TAF where
showers/storms are most likely, but an isolated storm could move
through before or after this period.

OUTLOOK FOR 00Z SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

Friday night: Chance of MVFR or lower in showers/thunderstorms,
mainly in the evening.

Saturday: MVFR or lower possible in the morning, otherwise VFR with
a chance of showers/thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

Sunday-Tuesday: Chance of showers/thunderstorms with MVFR or
lower.

Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: https:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90

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.MARINE...
No changes to winds and seas at this time.

A slightly stronger S-SE flow this evening may bring wind gusts
close to 25 kt on the near shore ocean waters west of Fire
Island Inlet. Otherwise, sub-SCA conditions are expected through
early next week. However, an increasing southerly swell Sunday
into Monday may allow for ocean seas to be near 5 feet at times
Monday into Monday night.

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.HYDROLOGY...
Locally heavy rain is possible from any shower or thunderstorm
through Friday night. The main concern is from minor poor
drainage flooding and a low potential of small stream from
reaching bankfull. The Weather Prediction Center has placed the
area in a slight risk for flash flooding Friday into Friday
night.

Additional rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will be possible
Saturday and especially Sunday, with the threat of flash flooding,
nuisance, and minor flooding of poor drainage areas possible.

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.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
There is a moderate risk of rip current development at all the
ocean beaches this afternoon through Saturday.

Southerly winds with southerly swells around 2 ft will be in place
across the ocean beaches during this time period.

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.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
NY...None.
NJ...None.
MARINE...None.

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SYNOPSIS...DS/MET
NEAR TERM...DS/MET
SHORT TERM...DS
LONG TERM...MET
AVIATION...JT
MARINE...DS/MET
HYDROLOGY...DS/MET
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
522 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-141000-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
522 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a risk of localized flash flooding on Friday. The Weather
Prediction Center has much of the area in a slight risk for
excessive
rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-141000-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
522 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters,
New York Harbor, Long Island Sound, and the Long Island bays.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

NYZ067-140100-
Orange NY-
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Orange
County through 900 PM EDT...

At 809 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Matamoras, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Middletown, Port Jervis, Howells, Huguenot, Unionville,
Mechanicstown, Westtown, Slate Hill, Pine Island and New Hampton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4149 7438 4122 7437 4122 7441 4136 7469
      4137 7469 4139 7471 4140 7474 4143 7474
      4143 7476 4144 7476
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 268DEG 16KT 4135 7473

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

DR