Flash flooding, severe storms possible Thursday night

“Isolated rainfall amounts of 4 inches or more are possible during this event where storms move repeatedly over the same area”, the advisory states.

Background map shows NAM model forecast simulated radar as of 2 a.m. Friday.

News 12 Long Island meteorologist Matt Hammer said the rain on Friday could be especially heavy during the morning commute.

Shoreline roads are already experiencing standing water and flash floods will remain a danger throughout the morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe Thunderstorm WARNINGS have been issued across the area in what is expected to be an active weather afternoon. The green area is where the flash flood watch has been issued. PEAK TIME: 9pm-3am is when we expect the worst of the rain to pass through.

This Thursday afternoon-evening a pipeline of tropical moisture is slicing its way through the wsaz.com region. Highs will be cooler than in recent days – in the 80s.

Saturday: Showers and storms likely, mainly in the afternoon.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as this storm system continues to evolve.

“One more hot day today with some increase in humidity”, the National Weather Service wrote on Twitter.