Storm Watch: Summer-like heat will fuel summer-like storms later today
Storms could bring damaging winds and hail. Cooler temps return tomorrow.
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Heat and humidity will be around today, this last day of this very warm stretch of weather we have been dealing with. It has felt more like a summer than a spring since the weekend. We'll feel more like spring after today though, once a cold front passes by tonight.
The cold front will bring a chance for strong to severe storms to come through between 2-11 p.m. Basically, all afternoon and evening, keep your eyes on the skies for some threatening sights. Once you hear that thunder roar, it is time to head indoors.
Much like over the past several days, temperatures may continue to challenge daytime high records today. Here are the current records in White Plains, where weather data records are kept for the Hudson Valley
WHITE PLAINS
Sunday - 91 (1974) - we hit 87
Monday - 87 (2017) - we hit 84
Tuesday - 95 (1962) - we hit 93
Wednesday - 95 (1996) - forecast high: 91
Any storms that come through today could bring damaging gusts and small hail if they turn strong to severe. Rain showers will linger into Thursday midday before a drier trend comes our way to wrap up the work week.
Memorial Day weekend does not look to be the greatest for the "unofficial start of Summer." Temps will be cool with scattered shower chances. Saturday could be the worst day of this upcoming holiday stretch.
ALMANAC:
Average High: 70 | Average Low: 51
Record High: 95 (1962) | Record Low: 37 (2009)
Sunrise: 5:33 a.m. | Sunset: 8:10 p.m.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY: STORM WATCH (PM) - Hot and feeling humid. There is a chance for showers and storms in the afternoon to evening hours with some potentially severe. Highs: upper 80s to low 90s.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with rounds of rain and a gradual cool down in temps. Lows: mid to upper 50s.
THURSDAY: Showers fade by the midday hours with a mix of sun and clouds to follow along with cooler temps. Highs: upper 60s. Lows: upper 40s to low 50s.
FRIDAY: A mix of sun and clouds to mostly cloudy skies with a cool feeling in the air. Highs: mid-60s. Lows: upper 40s to low 50s.
SATURDAY: Rainy and windy conditions are expected through much of the day. Temps will trend well below average. Highs: mid to upper 50s. Lows: upper 40s to low 50s.
