Extreme heat seizes NYC area as afternoon storms threaten flooding, wind damage
The window for potentially severe storms is wide, from about 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., but when you get hit will depend on where you live. Here's the latest on what to expect.
Potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the New York City area later Tuesday, threatening intense winds and flooding rains that have already prompted National Weather Service alerts.
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Tuesday is a scorcher during the day, with dew point temperatures in the low 70s for many. Temperatures will rise in the low 90s in the city, but we'll see heat indices into the triple digits in some spots as we reach peak heating. Heat advisories are in effect across the region.
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Air quality alerts have also been issued, with breathability a concern, especially among vulnerable populations. Check the latest weather alerts for your neighborhood here.
By late afternoon, we’re watching for the return of showers and storms ahead of an approaching cold front. The storms could come with damaging winds and isolated flooding. Fortunately, the storms should move at a decent clip, which will mitigate flooding somewhat, but in the heaviest downpours, flash flooding is possible.
Flood watches are in effect across a swath of the region.
The front passes Tuesday night and gives us some heat and storm relief by Wednesday. We get a reprieve from the heavier shower chances, but the remainder of this week will continue with an unsettled pattern as a series of fronts meander across our area. And no, none of the rain will help bring temperatures or humidity down.
Every day won’t be a washout, but you’ll want to keep the umbrella packed in your bag this entire week; we may not see a completely dry day until Sunday.
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