A marginal risk of severe thunderstorms with gusty winds is expected to sweep through Staten Island Sunday evening as a cold front approaches, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for potential brief, intense weather conditions between late afternoon and early night.

The National Weather Service warns of isolated severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as the primary threat during Sunday evening. Surface and mixed layer atmospheric conditions support potential storm development, though weak low-level lapse rates may limit intensity. The cold front is anticipated to move through the region late this afternoon into early evening, bringing a rapid shift in weather conditions.

Wind speeds could reach up to 20 mph with occasional higher gusts, and temperatures wil

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