STORM WATCH: Major heat fuels powerful storms for The Bronx
Heat + humidity + instability = perfect recipe for severe strong storms.
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We are officially in an unsettled and active period of weather.
TONIGHT: Passing showers and storms push through between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. Within these storms, we could experience lightning, pockets of downpours and the potential for small hail and strong to damaging gusts.
THURSDAY: The next nasty weather day. The risk window for severe storms is 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are tracking the potential for pop-up showers and storms in the afternoon, with a stronger line of storms marching through around dinnertime or the evening commute. Plan for travel disruptions.
There could be damaging wind, hail up to 1 inch in diameter, downpours, isolated flash flooding and frequent lightning. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Stay weather-aware for the second half of the day as conditions can quickly deteriorate.
Ahead of the storms, major heat and humidity will pose problems and offer ample fuel for these storms. A heat advisory goes into effect at noon and continues until 8 p.m. for temperatures in the 90s that will feel closer to 100 degrees. Anticipate frequent breaks being needed from this level of heat and humidity.
FRIDAY: Another round of showers and storms is possible into the afternoon and early evening. There is the potential for scattered severe storms within this as well. This will be a rinse and repeat forecast of Thursday, with shower and storm chances fueled by intense levels of heat and humidity. The heat advisory will be in effect again from noon to 8 p.m. for temperatures and humidity combining to feel near triple digits.
Soaking downpours will be helpful over the next few days, but could quickly become problematic for flash flooding depending on rainfall rates. Heat and humidity will be at dangerous levels on Thursday and Friday.
