Hurricane Helene, a dangerous Category four hurricane, struck the Florida panhandle on Thursday night. As a result, 30 individuals have tragically lost their lives, and millions of Americans are currently without power, according to AccuWeather.
AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bob Larson predicts that the five boroughs of New York City will experience the “fringe effects of the storm” this weekend. Although the city will not endure the same level of destruction as the Southern regions, there will still be some impact.
What to expect this weekend
Damp conditions will start on Friday evening and continue throughout the weekend.
According to Larson, the storm’s massive size is causing rain to spread out to areas as far as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and even New York City, despite its stall in Tennessee.
An AccuWeather graphic displays the predicted weather conditions in New York for the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, due to the “fringe effects” of Helene. The image, courtesy of AccuWeather, provides an insight into the expected weather patterns during this time.
The initial forecast suggested that an area of high pressure would prevent the impacts of Helene from reaching New York. However, this forecast has been revised, and it is now expected that the high pressure will only keep the rain away from Upstate New York and New England.
According to Larson, the rainfall in New York City is expected to range from a quarter of an inch to a third of an inch over the weekend.
Larson said that the amount of rain was sufficient to spoil the weekend, but it was not excessive enough to create any major problems.
Larson highlighted that apart from the rainfall, the region will also experience winds blowing at a speed of 10 to 20 mph, creating a breezy atmosphere over the weekend. However, these winds are not as strong as the gusts that caused trees to fall in the South.
New York City will experience some light rain and wind from Helene, but fortunately, the five boroughs will not be significantly impacted.
According to Larson, there is a clear distinction between Helene and other tropical systems that move along the Eastern Seaboard. Unlike those systems, Helene is following an inland path and tracking more towards the west rather than the north.
A timeline for weekend weather
The upcoming weekend in the city may be wet, but it won’t be a total washout.
According to Larson’s forecast, Sunday will experience some light rain in the morning. However, the rain is expected to subside by Sunday afternoon or evening.
The weather is expected to be dry by Monday, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the clouds will disappear, bringing a bright and sunny start to the week.
Larson revealed that there is more to this weather story, as the remnants of Helene are expected to reach New York City in the coming days.
The arrival of Helene
Helene, in its remaining form, will move towards the east and bring rainfall to New York City.
According to a graphic from AccuWeather, the remnants of Helene are anticipated to reach New York during the week of Sunday, September 29, 2024. The forecast conditions for the state can be seen in the image provided. The graphic is courtesy of AccuWeather.
According to Larson, precipitation is expected to return either on Tuesday or Tuesday evening and continue until early Wednesday.
According to Larson, the upper Midwest’s cold front will play a role in guiding the remaining storm towards the New York City area.
Larson added that although the storm may not have a significant low pressure, it will bring in a substantial amount of moisture.
After the cold front passes through on Wednesday evening, Larson predicts that the weather will start to improve. With the skies clearing up, the area can expect pleasant weather and a drop in temperatures.
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