HEAT ALERT: Warm this afternoon, heat advisory for Thursday & Friday
Temperatures surge into the 90s through Friday with heat index values near 100 degrees, while multiple rounds of thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and localized flooding before a more comfortable weekend arrives.
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What to Expect
The weather story through the end of the week will be the combination of increasing heat, humidity, and thunderstorm chances. After scattered storms today, a significant midsummer-like air mass settles over the region Thursday and Friday.
A Heat Advisory in effect for Noon on Thursday through Friday evening, with heat index values ranging from the mid-90s to near 100 degrees. In addition to the heat, both Thursday and Friday carry the potential for strong thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, torrential rainfall, and localized flash flooding.
The cold front finally moves through Friday night, bringing lower humidity for the weekend. While temperatures remain near 90 degrees Saturday and Sunday, the air will feel much more comfortable before a slightly cooler and more unsettled pattern develops early next week.
Today:
Mostly cloudy and increasingly humid with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s. A few scattered showers are possible during the morning, but the better chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives during the afternoon and evening.
While not everyone will see a storm, any thunderstorms that develop could produce brief torrential downpours, gusty winds, and localized street flooding in poor-drainage areas. The greatest risk for stronger storms will be across New York City and areas north and west of the city. If you have outdoor plans later today, keep an eye on the sky and be prepared to move indoors quickly if storms approach.
This Afternoon:
A few showers and thunderstorms may linger into the evening before skies gradually become partly cloudy overnight. Temperatures remain very mild, only falling into the lower to middle 70s. Humidity levels stay elevated, making it feel more like midsummer than late spring.
Thursday:
Partly sunny, hot, and humid with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to lower 90s. Combined with dew points near 70 degrees, it could feel more like the middle to upper 90s during the afternoon.
A Heat Advisory is in effect beginning at noon and continuing through Friday evening for New York City and most surrounding communities. Heat index values may approach or exceed 100 degrees in some urban locations.
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected to develop. Some storms could become severe, producing damaging wind gusts, intense lightning, and very heavy rainfall. Localized flash flooding is also possible where storms repeatedly move over the same area.
Thursday Night:
Mostly cloudy, warm, and muggy with additional showers and thunderstorms possible during the evening before activity gradually diminishes overnight. Temperatures remain stuck in the lower to middle 70s, offering little overnight relief from the heat.
Friday:
Mostly sunny and very hot with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s once again. Heat index values will likely climb into the middle to upper 90s, especially away from the immediate coastline.
The atmosphere remains unstable, and another round of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms is possible. Some storms could become strong, with damaging winds and torrential downpours remaining the primary concerns. Continue practicing heat safety, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
Friday Night:
A cold front approaches and moves through the area, bringing another chance for showers and thunderstorms during the evening and overnight hours. Some storms could still be strong before conditions gradually improve later at night.
Saturday:
Sunny and hot with highs ranging from the upper 80s to lower 90s. The good news is that humidity levels will be noticeably lower than Thursday and Friday, making the heat more tolerable. It will be a great day for outdoor activities, but sunscreen and hydration remain important.
Saturday Night:
Mostly clear and pleasantly warm with temperatures settling into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Sunday:
Sunny and very warm with highs near 90 degrees. Humidity remains relatively comfortable compared to the end of the workweek. Excellent weather is expected for beaches, parks, and outdoor events.
Monday:
Mostly sunny with temperatures cooling slightly into the lower to middle 80s. There is a chance of scattered showers during the day as a more unsettled weather pattern begins to develop. While not a washout, outdoor plans could encounter a few interruptions.
