Tropical Storm Henri Could Hit NYC This Weekend

NEW YORK CITY — Tropical Storm Henri is moving toward New York City, forecasters warn.

The Atlantic storm will move from open water toward the Northeast coast this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.

By Sunday, it could bring a mix of storm surge, wind and wind to the city.

"Tropical storm conditions possible," the National Weather Service forecast for Sunday states.

The storm's center is expected to pass to the east of New York City, but could hit eastern Long Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and other New England states, according to a National Hurricane Center projection.

Tropical storm force winds, if they hit, likely will arrive Sunday at 8 a.m., the hurricane center warned.

Find out more about Tropical Storm Henri here.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast:

Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Sunday
Tropical storm conditions possible. A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.