Severe Thunderstorms Threaten NJ, NY, Long Island With Flooding, Damaging Winds

A severe weather system is expected to impact parts of the northeastern United States on Saturday, with strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging winds, and the possibility of hail and isolated tornadoes. New Jersey is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of the state, with rainfall potentially exceeding an inch and concerns for flooding and downed power lines. North Georgia faces a low-end risk for severe storms mainly featuring damaging wind gusts as a cold front passes. The New York City metropolitan area, including Long Island and Staten Island, is forecast to experience scattered severe thunderstorms with risks of flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes, particularly in urban areas and locations with poor drainage. Residents in these regions are urged to stay weather-aware, take precautions such as clearing catch basins and securing outdoor items, and be prepared to seek shelter during periods of severe weather. Temperatures are expected to drop on Sunday as the storm system moves out, bringing drier and cooler conditions.