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Jim Brewster predicts severe thunderstorms and potential flooding across Upstate New York and the Northeast this week.

Jim Brewster, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, reports that the northeastern United States and Upstate New York will experience several days of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday. A storm system moving in from the Ohio Valley will bring waves of scattered thunderstorms, with the heaviest rainfall and best chances for severe weather occurring on Wednesday afternoon. The weather system is expected to produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. While most areas will see manageable rainfall rates, the strongest storm cells could generate 2 inches of rain per hour, potentially causing isolated flash flooding in low-lying areas. Jim Brewster noted that while the atmosphere is thick with moisture, the exact timing and location of the heaviest rain will be difficult to predict. By Friday, the storm zone will begin moving away from the region toward the Mid-Atlantic, leading to cooler, drier weather for the weekend.

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