1-5 PM RADAR LOOP: There is widespread rain from the Oklahoma panhandle to Wisconsin with developing strong to severe storms from Kansas City to the Gulf Coast, follow weather.gov for the latest forecast, watches and warnings this evening. | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

Local radar this morning shows rain moving into parts of the area with a cold front moving across Long Island and Southern CT. Much of the rain is occurring behind the cold front with observations indicating winds from more of a north direction. Rain increases across the area later today. | US National Weather Service New York NY