Tropical Storm Fred Remnants Could Bring Tornado To NYC

NEW YORK CITY — Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred could make for a wet Wednesday for New York City — or worse.

A hazardous weather outlook for the city warns of heavy rainfall and flash flooding late Wednesday and into Thursday morning as the dying tropical storm blows through.

"An isolated tornado is also possible," the outlook states.

Tropical Storm Fred has long appeared set on hitting the New York City region since it struck the Florida panhandle this week.

About 1 to 2 inches of localized rain could hit the city when Fred's ghost arrives, National Weather Service forecasters predict.

The threat of an isolated tornado is present across the whole region, forecasters warn.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast:

Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. Southeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.