Drought Continues for the NYC Metro Area...Rain on the Way This Weekend.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today for the entire New York Tri-State region as a result of the continuing drought conditions. The 88 degree high yesterday will be replaced by cooler but drier air so this could result in brush fires. The GFS model indicates that a storm could form along the Gulf Coast that could spread much needed rainfall to the region this weekend. But the amount of rain is uncertain. So far this year, Central Park is averageing 7.51 inches below normal precipitation. The reservoirs upstate are at 91% of capacity (normal at this time is 97%).


George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. George is also a meteorologist with ABC News and Cablevision News 12. Our website is WrightWeather.com.