First Alert Weather: Red Alert for Friday storm set to flood parts of Tri-State Area

A flood watch goes into effect Friday for the entire Tri-State Area due to a storm that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said could wreak "havoc."

Alerts & Advisories

• Alert: Red Alert Friday for rain, which is expected to be heavy at times, and the potential for localized flooding/flash flooding.
• Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisories for some of our coastal communities late Thursday afternoon through Friday night for minor flooding during high tides.

Forecast

Thursday night: Rain/showers fill in. Locally heavy rain in spots.

Friday: Rain, heavy at times. New York City is under a flood watch from 2 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. Localized flooding/flash flooding possible, with 2-4 inches of rain possible. Highs in the 60s.

Looking Ahead

Saturday: Leftover AM rain, some clearing. Highs in the upper 60s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the 70s.

Monday: Mostly sunny and even warmer with highs in the 70s.