Henri Will Hit Close To NYC, LI Hurricane Watch Issued

NEW YORK CITY — Tropical Storm Henri will just barely miss New York City as it makes landfall this weekend — but that doesn't mean the city will be spared its heavy rains and winds.

The city is under a hazardous weather outlook and a hurricane local statement starting Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Most severe weather likely will develop Sunday afternoon as the storm hits Long Island and southern Connecticut, and makes a glancing blow — at worst — at New York City, forecasters warn.

Both areas are under respective tropical storm and hurricane watches.

"The main threats from Henri are heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding, tropical storm force winds along the south shore and east end of Long Island and across southeast Connecticut, and associated marine and coastal hazards, including very rough seas and dangerous rip currents," the alert states.

New York City, at least for now, appears to be spared the worst. But its proximity to the storm's center could make for a wet, windy weekend.

Tropical storm conditions are "possible" starting Saturday, the forecast warns.

Here's the full National Weather Service forecast.

Friday
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then showers likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.