NYC Weather: Storms Threaten Yankees vs Guardians Today

With clouds and rain on deck, Thursday's weather will be anything but a home run — potentially putting a damper on the Yankees' next playoff game.

Thursday's morning commute is expected to be dry, but showers and storms begin to move in from eastern Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley area by early afternoon. Periods of heavy rain will be blasting the city by the time the evening commute rolls around, and a few thunderstorms are likely. Flash floods and gusty, damaging winds appear to be the main threats.

Breaking Down Thursday's Weather Threats

New York City is outside the severe weather risk zone at this point, but much could change over the next day, so stay with Storm Team 4 for the latest developments. Check the latest severe weather alerts for your neighborhood here.

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weather threat — Here's a look at the severe weather risk.

Here's a look at the tri-state flood threat for Thursday.

The Yankees are set to take on the Cleveland Guardians in the Bronx at 7:37 p.m. ET Thursday and it doesn't look great weather-wise. Depending on how quickly the front passes through, the game may b a bit touch-and-go.

We're looking at the potential for thunderstorms at first pitch, and while that risk lessens over the course of the evening, it should stay damp through the seventh-inning stretch and for fans on their way home afterward. At best, expect showers; at worst, expect storms with heavy downpours.

The Aaron Judge-led playoff team leads the Guardians in the series 1-0.

The forecast for the Yankee game doesn't look great.

Skies should clear by midnight, with sunshine returning Friday amid temps in the mid-60s to kick off a good start to the weekend. Picture-perfect weather looks to be on tap for Saturday, too, before the next chance of rain arrives Sunday.