HEAT ALERT: Hot and muggy with stray strong storms in the Bronx
Today is the start of a very humid and hot stretch, with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Storms will be capable of producing localized flooding.
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Significantly hotter and more humid weather arrives today and lasts through the weekend.
High temperatures near 90 with heat index values near 100 degrees through the weekend.
Stray afternoon storms are likely today and Friday, with a chance again on Saturday.
The Morning Rush
It's a very warm and mainly sunny start to the day. Grab an umbrella if you'll be out through this evening, but rain is not expected during the morning hours. Temperatures will be in the 80s for most of the morning and will feel like 90 degrees after 9 a.m.
A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon through Friday. Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected today and tomorrow. The National Weather Service says it may extend the advisory into Saturday. A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
Today: Hot and humid with afternoon storms
A mix of sun and clouds is expected this afternoon with high temperatures around 90. It will feel like 100 degrees with the humidity. Pop-up thunderstorms could become strong this afternoon and produce damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. The best chance for storms is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A shower may linger overnight. Otherwise, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy and very humid with lows in the 70s.
Friday: Another steamy day, better chance for afternoon storms
A mix of sun and clouds is expected to start the day with very hot and humid conditions. High temperatures will once again approach 90 degrees with heat index values near 100 degrees. There's an increased threat for afternoon pop-up storms. Storms may develop as early as 2 p.m. but are more likely after 4 p.m.
Friday night will be muggy with a lingering shower possible and a mix of clouds. Overnight lows will once again be in the low 70s.
The Weekend: Hot with a lower risk for rain
The weekend will have a classic summer feel with a mix of sun and clouds on Saturday and Sunday, along with plenty of heat and humidity. High temperatures will generally be in the upper 80s, but the heat index will climb into the upper 90s. The heat and humidity may trigger afternoon thunderstorms on Saturday after 3 p.m., but storms are not expected on Sunday.
