New York is bracing for a significant weather event as a strong cold front prepares to sweep across the state on Thursday. Residents can expect heavy rain, potentially damaging winds, and the possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms, particularly in the eastern regions of New York. Scattered showers have already begun in Western New York, and these are expected to intensify considerably between 2 PM and 7 PM, especially around major cities like Rochester, Syracuse, and Watertown.