Isolated, scattered thunderstorms are possible through 9PM this evening in the New York City area. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Temperatures will begin to cool down, and a heat advisory is not expected to be issued for Wednesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon on Wednesday, cloudy conditions with highs in the low 90’s, with some areas as high as 95.

Heat Indices and Temperatures
Wednesday: High temperatures in the upper 80s to 90 degrees with heat indices in the lower 90s
Wednesday Night: Low temperatures in the lower 70s.
Thursday: High temperature near 85, with heat indices in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night: Low temperatures in the low 70s.

Precipitation
Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon through 9PM, and again Wednesday afternoon through evening. Heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms. Rainfall rates of 1 inch per hour for a full 60 minutes is not expected. There is a low risk of severe weather in the New York City area, the main threat is expected to be north and west of the City.

(YWN Desk – NYC)