Storms and flood threats are headed for the New York City area, prompting a string of First Alert Weather Days through the end of the work week. Heavy rain that may cause flooding is expected both Thursday and Friday.

New York City’s second heat wave of summer 2025 is in the books, as attention turns to a Thursday afternoon storm threat that could wreak flood havoc, with rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches an hour possible at times.

A flood watch is in effect for Staten Island from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially significant rainfall and flooding risks. Residents should prepare for a period of moderate to heavy precipitation on Thursday that could lead to flash flooding.