NYC Weather: Severe Thunderstorm, Flood Risk As Heavy Rain Hits

NEW YORK CITY — Heavy rain hammering New York City could also carry severe thunderstorms, flooding and even a "brief tornado," forecasters warn.

The city is under a hazardous weather outlook Friday as a strong frontal system pushes across the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is expected, with amounts averaging up to 1 inch and up to 1.5 inches in some areas, the outlook states. Widespread flooding isn't expected, but there's a potential minor local flooding.

"In addition, The Storm Prediction Center has put the entire area in
a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms with the primary threat
being strong wind gusts up to 60mph," the outlook states. "In addition, a brief tornado can not be ruled out."

The swirl of hazardous weather isn't expected to last into Saturday, forecasters said.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast for Friday and the coming days:

Friday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 65. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 13 to 16 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 11 to 13 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.