the national weather service

Falling tree limbs and branches made an unseasonable autumn snow storm dangerous in Manhattan.

A half-inch of snow is forecast to fall Saturday evening, after rain and heavy winds sweep through the city during the day.

A balmy Sunday drew throngs of New Yorkers and tourists to Central Park.

Flood watches are in place from North Carolina to New England, including New York City.

The National Weather Service said there will be heavy rain and even a chance of flooding over the next 24 hours.

Severe thunderstorm and flash flood watches were issued for Manhattan as heavy rain and thunderstorms doused the area Sunday evening.

An additional one-half inches of rainfall is expected Monday to top off the more than six inches that fell in Manhattan over the weekend.

Temperatures will reach a high of 92 degrees Sunday, down from 100 degrees Saturday and 104 on Friday. Thunderstorms could be on the way.

New Yorkers told to avoid strenuous outdoor activity during week's heat wave.

An air quality alert was issued for Manhattan on Monday as temperatures were expected to soar into the low 90s.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Friday Afternoon.

Manhattan is under a smog alert until 11 p.m. Wednesday

Forecasters say weather conditions could form twisters.

Forecasters expected heavy downpours for most of Tuesday with temperatures staying in the low 50s.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms ripped through Manhattan Thursday afternoon.