WEATHER: First storm of fall season threatens NYC area with powerful wind gusts, hail

Radar of storm over the tri-state area
Radar of storm over the tri-state area Photo credit Accuweather

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Heavy rain and powerful wind gusts up to 60 mph are threatening the tri-state area Sunday for the first storm of the fall season.

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The storm is expected to begin in the early afternoon but become increasingly more dangerous around 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. with hail and possibly tornados developing in the city and surrounding suburbs.

Strong winds could knock down trees and branches and potentially cause power outages.

The storm will likely pass by 9 p.m. Sunday with the rest of the week expected to be sunny and clear.

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