UPDATED: NSI Game Day Weather Forecast - 8/9/09 - Yankees vs. Red Sox - Rain Should Clear The Area

Update (5:20 PM): Steve has a bit of a bummer of a forecast update. Looks like there MIGHT be a delay.

An area of strong to severe thunderstorms is diving to the southeast from central New York towards the Hudson Valley and the New York City metropolitan area. These thunderstorms are moving quickly and will impact the forecast area later this evening. The thunderstorms are expected to be southeast of the Bronx by 8 PM, however rain will linger for a short time. These thunderstorms will be capable of wind gusts over 50 mph, frequent lightning, small hail, and heavy downpours. Flash flooding and wind damage will be a concern along with rapidly reduced visibility. Use caution if you are driving to the game this evening. The potential for a delay at the start of the game has been increased to moderate.

Be careful out there.

It almost seems like Yankees fans responded to our guest post over at River Ave. Blues by bringing the noise level up the past couple of days/nights. Yankee Stadium has been rocking, and the Yankees have responded by building a 5.5 game lead in the AL East. Tonight is the finale of this epic four-game series and unfortunately the weather isn't as nice as it has been the past couple of days. Steve from NYNJPAWeather.com has the forecast for this evening's 8:05 start, as well as for the rest of the home stand:

A warm front will move through the Bronx this afternoon with showers lingering into the evening. Clearing can be expected after 8 PM. Winds will veer to the southwest around 5 mph. Temperatures will range from the 78 to 76 degrees through the game.

UPDATED Game Delay Potential: Moderate An area of thunderstorms will move through the Bronx this evening and may cause a delay to the start of the game. The thunderstorms will exit the region by 9 PM.

Game Delay Potential: Low Showers at the start of the game may cause a delay, however by the start of the game these showers will be weakening and the game will likely be played through these showers.

Game Postponement: Low No postponement is expected.

Winds Today

Rest of the Homestand:

The threat of showers and thunderstorms will remain through the rest of the home stand for the start of next week. A stationary front will focus a series of disturbances over the region that will lead to periods of showers and thunderstorms. The stationary front will waver over the Bronx, but for the most part is expected to be north of the region. As a result, south to southwesterly winds can be expected for the most part along with temperatures ranging from the lower 90’s at the start of the games, falling into the 80’s through the rest of the evening. The hottest days through the home stand will be on Monday and Tuesday.

Even if you look out this window this afternoon and see rain, don't panic. Everything should be clear of the area for an on time start. If you are heading out to the game, BE LOUD! Read the full post, after the jump

Yankees vs. Mariners Weather Update - Early Thunderstorms Likely To Cause A Delay

Hey! The Yankees are home. That means that there must be rain in New York City. Here is Steve from NYNJPAWeather.com with an update on how this weather will affect you for the entire home stand.

You know, maybe the Yankees should have invested in a dome or some sort. This forecast is going to sound rather familiar to a lot of Yankee fans out there.

The constant theme through the home stand will be the continued threat for showers and thunderstorms each and every day through this weekend and into early next week, which basically covers the entire time period that the Yankees are home. An upper low parked over the Great Lakes will basically sling shot one disturbance after another through the Bronx, which will produce an environment highly favorable for showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.

Tonight will be no different. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will approach the Bronx by around the start of the game. The thunderstorms should move relatively quickly, however lingering showers will be a nunsiance through the game tonight. Expect a delay to the start of the game or in the early portion of the game as these thunderstorms pass through. Frankly, if I was the manager and these storms were close, I would stall as much as possible as not to waste a start from your starting pitcher. Winds will be from the south around 10 to 20 mph, which will have a right to left influence over the outfield. Temperatures will range from the lower 80's to mid 70's through the game time. These thunderstorms tonight are not be taken lightly as they will be capable of ground to cloud lightning, large hail, heavy downpours, and very strong wind gusts. An isolated tornado is possible, but I doubt that threat will enter the Bronx this evening given the marine influence.

For the weather geeks out there, here is some updated radar:

Be careful out there.

On another note, sorry for the lack of a home stand preview. We started it, but real life just keeps getting in the way. Be sure to check the Stadium Insider twitter feed to stay up to date on all of our ramblings. 140 characters are easier to sneak in every now and then. Read the full post, after the jump