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Winter storm to hit NYC with heavy rain, gusty winds

By and FOX 5 NY STAFF
Updated  March 3, 2023 10:33pm EST
Winter Weather
FOX 5 NY

Winter storm hits NYC with heavy rain, strong wind

A winter storm is bringing heavy rain and gusty, strong winds to New York City, with the potential for as much as 3 inches of snow to the north of the city.

NEW YORK - Another winter storm is expected to kick off the weekend with as much as two inches of rainfall in New York City, and the possibility of 3 inches of snow in the suburbs.

According to the National Weather Service, some minor flooding is possible, and coastal flood warnings and advisories have been issued for New York City, Long Island, southern Westchester County, Connecticut, and coastal areas of New Jersey. 

Winter Storm rainfall totals

Credit: National Weather Service

Further north, winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of Ulster, Dutchess, and Sullivan counties, which could see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm Snwofall totals

Credit: National Weather Service

A gale warning has also been issued and isolated gusts could go as high as 50 mph. 

The storm will move into the area around 5 p.m, and intensify by 9 p.m, before moving out of the region by Saturday morning. 

Winter Weather