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Radar loop 4:25PM-4:59PM A warm front, nearly stationary, is extended from west central NY down through western Long Island. The boundary will not move much overnight as high pressure remains along the New England coast. Expect light rain to continue overnight across the area. | US National Weather Service New York NY

[Radar loop from 9:13am to 9:51am] Rain is expected to continue through the evening hours and increase in intensity through the afternoon. Forecast storm total rainfall amounts are mainly between 0.5 and 1 inch, with the higher end expected across Long Island and southeastern CT. | US National Weather Service New York NY

Here is Doppler Radar reflectivity late this afternoon showing the line of showers and embedded thunderstorms moving into western parts of the forecast region. Tornado watch remains in effect to the north and west of NYC until 10PM and much of the area remains in a wind advisory for this afternoon into tonight. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx | US National Weather Service New York NY

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