STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A weather alert has been issued by the New York City Emergency Management Department in anticipation of a storm forecast to impact the city on Thursday .

In coordination with the National Weather Service , the department is monitoring a low-pressure system set to deliver heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the five boroughs.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the department shared that they believe the heaviest rain will fall from Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Rainfall rates could even reach one inch per hour for a brief period of time, according to the department.

By Friday morning, the rain should steer clear of the city.

Ultimately, the five boroughs can expect a rainfall tally between one and two inches.

As the rain increases in strength, so too will wi

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