STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Island residents should “batten down the hatches” and prepare for strong winds and rain Wednesday night, as a storm system moves through the region.

The storm, which Gov. Kathy Hochul noted could severely impact upstate areas including the Finger Lakes, southern tier, Central New York and Mohawk Valley regions, will also affect Staten Island, though to a lesser degree.

“The biggest component that I’m seeing will be the wind,” according to National Weather Service meteorologist Richard Bann with the Weather Prediction Center.

Staten Island can expect west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching 50 to 55 mph Wednesday night, Bann said. These strong gusts could potentially bring down tree limbs.

Rain is also in the forecast, with chances increasing throughout Wed

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