Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms arrive after 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. Expect a few downpours, strong to damaging winds, thunder and lots of lightning. Another isolated shower or storm is possible after 12 a.m.

A flash flood warning is in effect for Brooklyn until 1:15 a.m.

NEXT: Thursday morning commute is trending drier with improving humidity throughout the day. Highs in the mid- to upper-80s. Friday will be the pick of the week with loads of sunshine, good air quality and pleasantly warm temps in the low- to mid-80s. This weekend will be very warm, slightly humid with plenty of sunshine. We'll be taking a break from the extreme heat next week with highs close or slightly above normal.

Today: Summer scorcher. Chance of afternoon storms. Highs near 93.

Tonight: Chance of strong storms. Clearing late, warm and less humid. Isolated storm. Lows near 71.

Thursday: AM clouds. Very warm and less muggy. Improving with sunshine. Highs near 86. Lows near 70.

Friday: (PICK OF THE WEEK) Bright, warm with lower humidity. Highs near 85. Lows near 68.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm. Less humid. Highs near 88. Lows near 73.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot. Turning muggy. Highs near 89. Lows near 74.

Monday: Sun, clouds, hot and sticky. Chance of storms. Highs near 88. Lows near 73.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and muggy. Chance of storms. Highs near 85. Lows near 74.