Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday as a cold front crosses the region. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, in addition to locally heavy rainfall. There is a Marginal (level 1 of 5) to Slight (level 2 of 5) Risk of severe storms for much of eastern New York and western New England for areas south and east of the southern Adirondacks and western Mohawk Valley.