A WIND ADVISORY is in effect through 4AM on Tuesday. Gusts up to 50 MPH is expected, isolated 55 MPH+ is possible. Gusty winds will bring the risk of power outages and downed trees.

This evening into Tonight A strong storm system will move through the New York City area this evening and tonight. Periods of rain are likely along with a few thunderstorms. Some of the storms could bring strong wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph. Rain may fall heavily at times, which could cause ponding of water on roads and minor flooding in poor drainage areas.

Late Tonight The cold front responsible for the storms will push east of the New York City area overnight. Rain and storms should gradually come to an end by early Tuesday morning as the system moves away.

Tuesday through Thursday Behind the storm, colder and much drier air will move in. Tuesday will be breezy and noticeably cooler, with wind chills staying in the 30s much of the day. Temperatures through midweek will run about 10 degrees below normal before slowly warming toward the end of the week.

This Weekend Another weather system is expected to approach the region sometime this weekend. While the exact timing is still uncertain, it could bring another chance of precipitation to the New York City area.