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Radar loop from 4:31pm - 5:09pm This swath of light to moderate rain will slowly shift west overnight and Thursday morning, weakening as it does so. Generally, an additional 0.10-0.25 inches of rain can be expected across the western half of the area by Thursday afternoon. | US National Weather Service New York NY

Radar loop shows more widespread rain entering the area from the west. Light to moderate rain is likely for several hours, with embedded heavier downpours in any thunderstorms. The greatest severe threat looks to stay to our south and west but can not be ruled out for our 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