Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to impact Staten Island Thursday into Friday as a low pressure system moves through the region. Residents should prepare for 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall and wind gusts up to 35 mph.

According to the National Weather Service , a frontal system will approach Staten Island Wednesday night, with the first wave of precipitation beginning overnight. The most significant rainfall will occur Thursday afternoon into Thursday night, when showers could become locally heavy and squally. Urban and poor drainage flooding is possible during this period, though widespread significant flooding is not expected.

Wind gusts around 35 mph are forecast near coastal areas on Thursday, with gusts potentially reaching 35-40 mph on Friday as the storm system exits into Ca

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