Severe thunderstorms tore through much of the tri-state area Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy downpours, lightning and strong winds.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for New York City and parts of New Jersey until 4 p.m. People were advised to move indoors because of continuous cloud-to-ground lightning.
A flood advisory was also issued for New York City until 4:15 p.m.
As a cold front moved through Saturday evening, the chance of rain diminished. The region should see a partial clearing after midnight.
Better weather is expected for Mother's Day Sunday, with sunny and windy conditions and a high of 69.
Next week should start off on a cooler note, with highs in the upper 50s on Monday and low 60s on Tuesday.
Here are your forecasts through next Wednesday:
Local
TODAY: On and off showers and thunderstorms.
HIGH: 74
TONIGHT: An early shower/storm, then partial clearing. Patchy fog.
LOW: 57
TOMORROW (Mother’s Day): Mostly sunny and windy.
HIGH: 69
MONDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and cool.
HIGH: 58
TUESDAY: Partly Sunny.
HIGH: 61
WEDNESDAY: Increasing cloudiness with a shower at night.
HIGH: 66