From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for NYC and Tri-State
Strong winds threaten NYC and Tri-State before dramatic cooldown.
In brief
Strong winds threaten NYC and Tri-State before dramatic cooldown. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers NYC and Tri-State with potential 70 mph winds before a sharp temperature drop. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers NYC and Tri-State with potential 70 mph wind gusts.
Threat of strong winds
The watch runs through 10 p.m. with hail, lightning, and wind gusts up to 70 mph possible.
Weather timeline
Strong storms move through early evening, with wind down by 9 p.m. but rain continuing overnight.
Temperature drop
Saturday temperatures drop 20 degrees with wind chills making it feel like the 40s.
Freeze Watch issued
A Freeze Watch covers northwest New Jersey late Saturday night and into Sunday.
The short version
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers NYC and Tri-State with potential 70 mph winds before a sharp temperature drop.
