Amid a drought warning, it rained in NYC for the 1st time in weeks. But it's not enough.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it rained in New York City for the first time in weeks Thursday.
How much rain did NYC get with this week’s storm?
In the two days and 10 hours that it rained on Staten Island, the Advance/SILive.com weather station reports that the borough received 1.81 inches of rain. The total rainfall tally for November, so far, is now 1.95 inches.
Over an inch of rain in NYC as storm hits region
New York City has received just over an inch of rain, not nearly enough to end the drought but definitely helpful, a winter storm hits our region, dropping potentially as much as a foot of snow in areas of upstate New York and parts of the southern tier.
NYC region rejoices in rain, but it's not enough to change drought conditions
Jackie Bray, New York state Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, joined WNYC for an update.
Heavy rain expected in NYC amid historic drought warning
Heavy rain and snow is expected across the tri-state area on Thursday, a day after City officials declared the fist drought warning in over two decades.
N.Y. weather: Storm to bring 1st heavy rain in weeks to NYC; snow to fall nearby
Low pressure will strengthen south of Long Island Wednesday night into Thursday and then linger nearby through Friday. This system will bring rain and gusty winds, along with some snow across portions of the interior. Go to https://t.co/wTqdsonfJ9 for more details. pic.twitter.com/42PofgAQHE
NYC area forecast calls for much-needed rain this week, but not a ‘drought buster’
While an inch of rain is expected to fall by the end of Friday, meteorologists say it still won’t be enough to undo the region’s drought conditions.
When will 'significant' rain arrive in NYC? Forecast, latest drought map
A Drought Warning was issued for New York City on Monday, but significant rain is forecast to arrive soon to the Big Apple. Here's when.
NYC declares drought warning as lack of rain, dry conditions persist
Dry conditions and a lack of rain have pushed NYC officials to declare a drought warning. This comes after a drought watch went into effect just a little over two weeks ago. This is the second of three levels of water conservation in the city.
Heavy rain, maybe snow, today in New York and New Jersey. Here's the forecast.
A new weather pattern is settling into the New York City area, bringing some much-needed rain and even some snow in parts of the Tri-State Area. The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Friday morning.
Heavy rain expected to impact Thursday morning commute for New Yorkers
Rain (at long last!) arrives overnight tonight and could bring a quick inch or two to much of the tri-state by sunrise Thursday. Light showers will linger through the rest of the week, but the big news will be the heavy rain Thursday morning.
Winter storm warning issued for some as NYC braces for heavy rain, nasty chill
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Rainy weather to persist Friday in NYC, while winter hits upstate
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New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought
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NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
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