Excessive heat in Tri-State Area to dissipate for the next 2 days. Get the latest forecast.
NEW YORK -- The end of the heat wave that has gripped our region for most of the last week is finally here.
Before rounds of severe storms moved through, highs reached well into the 90s, and for some places such as LaGuardia Airport, the heat was record breaking. The high heat and humidity provided ample fuel for those storms to develop, with numerous storm reports across the Hudson Valley and along the Jersey Shore.
There is a lingering chance of storms through Sunday night, but the severe threat is mainly over. One more muggy night is in store, with lows getting into the low 70s. Once a cold front moves through on Monday morning, a much more refreshing airmass will filter into the area, with lowering humidity throughout the day. Days of highs in the 90s will be replaced with highs only reaching into the low and mid 80s.
After a brief respite on Monday and Tuesday, higher temps, humidity, and the threat of storms return by Wednesday.
The Week Ahead
Monday: Mostly sunny, with lowering humidity throughout the day. Breezy too, with gusts up to 25 mph. A stray shower is possible in the afternoon, especially north and west of the city. Highs in the low to mid 80s.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies and low humidity. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Wednesday: Sun and clouds. Heat and humidity return. Heavy rain and thunderstorms for the evening hours. Highs in the low to mid 90s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, cooler, and less humid. Highs in the low to mid 80s.
Friday: Lots of sunshine and low humidity. Highs in the low 80s.