Forecast and Conditions for New York, New York

Updated: 5:01 PM EDT on September 05, 2008 Observed at Hunter College, Upper East Side, New York, New York
Temperature	82.0 °F / 27.8 °C
Humidity	58%
Dew Point	66 °F / 19 °C
Wind	SE at 4.0 mph / 6.4 km/h
Pressure	29.43 in / 996.5 hPa (Steady)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	90 °F / 32 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	70 °F / 21 °C
Normal high	78 °F / 25 °C
Normal low	64 °F / 17 °C
Record high	94 °F / 34 °C (1985)
Record low	51 °F / 10 °C (1963)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	15
Sunrise	06:27 AM (EDT)
Sunset	07:21 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise	12:39 PM (EDT)
Moon Set	09:56 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 1:00 PM EDT on September 5, 2008

... Flood Watch now in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday
morning...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of southern Connecticut... northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York... including the following areas... in
southern Connecticut... northern Fairfield... northern
Middlesex... northern New Haven... northern New London...
southern Fairfield... southern Middlesex... southern New Haven
and southern New London. In northeast New Jersey... Bergen...
eastern Passaic... Essex... Hudson... Union and western Passaic.
In southeast New York... Bronx... Kings (brooklyn)... Nassau...
New York (manhattan)... northeastern Suffolk... northern
Westchester... northwestern Suffolk... Orange... Putnam...
Queens... Richmond (staten island)... Rockland... southeastern
Suffolk... southern Westchester and southwestern Suffolk.

* From Saturday morning through Sunday morning

* Tropical Storm Hanna is located east of Florida this morning
and is expected to continue to move northwest today.

* Heavy rain associated with this tropical storm will spread well
ahead of the main low late tonight into Saturday night... with
the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to produce anywhere between 3
to 6 inches of rain with some possible higher amounts across the
watch area. These rainfall totals have the potential to produce
flooding across highly urbanized and poor drainage areas and
cause small streams and creeks to flow out of their banks.

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

Flash flooding often leads to impassable roadways. Motorists that
attempt to cross flooded roadways but their lives in danger and
can cause thousands of dollars of damage to their vehicles due to
water entering the engine and vehicle.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Tropical Storm Watch Statement as of 5:00 PM EDT on September 5, 2008

Sandy-Hook-NJ 40.46n 74.00w
Watch-Hill-RI 41.30n 71.86w

500 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2008

Sandy-Hook-NJ 40.46n 74.00w
Watch-Hill-RI 41.30n 71.86w

1217 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2008

... Tropical storm watch in effect...

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in
coastal sections of northern New Jersey... southeast New
York... including all of New York City and Long Island... and
southern Connecticut.

... Watches/warnings...

A tropical storm watch is in effect. A Flood Watch is in effect
from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Another threat a tropical storm can pose is to the boating
community. Mariners are advised to remain in port until the
tropical storm threat has passed. Boat owners and Marina operators
in the watch area should prepare quickly for tropical storm
conditions.

Home owners are urged to secure all loose outdoor items. Garbage
cans and lawn furniture can easily become projectiles with the
onset of tropical storm force winds. All residents and visitors
are urged to stock up on batteries... flashlights... drinking water
and non-perishable foods. People are also urged to remain indoors
during the storm as the combination of heavy rain and gutsy winds
will result in loose soil and the threat of downed trees... large
tree limbs and power lines.

... Storm surge and storm tide...

Coastal storm surge flooding of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide
levels is expected as Hanna passes just south and east of Long
Island Saturday night. We currently are in a period of neap
tides... which results in low astronomical tides. As a
result... significant coastal flooding is not expected at this
time. However... high seas and rough surf could result in slightly
higher water levels... and some splash over... especially around the
time of high tide.

The times of high tide are as follows...

At Sandy Hook...
high tide is at 1249 am and 115 PM Saturday... and at 139 am
Sunday.

At The Battery...
high tide is at 1235 am and 101 PM Saturday... and at 125 am
Sunday.

At East Rockaway Inlet...
high tide is at 1242 am and 108 PM Saturday... and at 132 am
Sunday.

At Jones Inlet...
high tide is at 1229 am and 1255 PM Saturday... and at 119 am
Sunday.

At Shinnecock Inlet...
high tide is at 1249 am and 115 PM Saturday... and at 139 am
Sunday.

At Montauk Point...
high tide is at 200 am and 234 PM Saturday... and at 257 am
Sunday.

At Bridgeport CT...
high tide is at 424 am and 440 PM Saturday... and at 518 am
Sunday.

At New Haven CT...
high tide is at 423 am and 439 PM Saturday... and at 517 am
Sunday.

At New London CT...
high tide is at 232 am and 300 PM Saturday... and at 332 am
Sunday.

... Winds...

At the Point of closest approach over eastern Long Island and far
southeast Connecticut... Hanna is expected to have sustained winds
of 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph... mainly east of the center. If
the storm moves as forecast... rain bands northwest of the center
will likely produce wind gusts up to 45 mph.

... Inland flooding...

Hanna is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 4 to 7
inches across the region. Higher amounts are possible where rain
bands are the most persistent. This amount of rain will likely
result in significant rises on area rivers... streams and
creeks... as well as moderate flooding of low lying... poor drainage
and urban areas.

Be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding begins to occur.
Do not drive through flood waters. If you encounter any flooding
while driving... turn around.

... Tornadoes...

Isolated tornadoes will be possible east of the track of Hanna.
This will keep the threat of tornadoes and waterspouts mainly
over the ocean waters... and possibly the Twin Forks of Long
Island.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated shortly after 5 PM this afternoon.

Forecast as of 4:47 PM EDT on September 5, 2008
Tropical storm watch in effect...

	Tonight Showers becoming likely with a chance of thunderstorms this evening...then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Areas of fog. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
	Saturday Periods of rain with a chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Rain may be heavy at times. Windy and humid with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph...increasing to southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
	Saturday Night Periods of rain with a chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Rain may be heavy at times. Very windy with lows in the upper 60s. East winds 30 to 40 mph...becoming north 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
	Sunday Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning...then becoming sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
	Sunday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming north after midnight.
	Monday Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
	Monday Night Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
	Tuesday Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
	Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
	Wednesday Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Wednesday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
	Thursday Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Thursday Night Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
	Friday Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.