Thursday, July 24th, will bring sunny skies and highs near 84°F to New York City. People should get ready for a heat wave. This warming trend along with rising humidity will make it possible for thunderstorms to happen over the weekend. Because of this, local officials are warning people to be extra careful, especially along busy roads like I-278, I-95, and I-495.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will start out sunny and warm, but by late afternoon, south winds will raise the temperature into the mid-80s. Roads and streets will get very hot very quickly, so people should stay hydrated, avoid doing hard things outside in the middle of the afternoon sun, and keep an eye on neighbors who might be at risk. Cities tell drivers that pavement can buckle and sudden showers can happen later in the day if the heat builds up quickly.
On Friday, the high temperature will reach 92°F, and the humidity will make it feel even warmer. By late Friday night and into Saturday, the chance of storms will have increased. Scattered thunderstorms may make driving difficult, especially on I-278 and I-495. During the afternoon and evening, these storms could bring heavy rain, lightning, and short delays.
Saturday, the city will still have summer weather. Highs will be around 84°F, and there is a 30% chance of rain after 2 p.m. On Sunday and Monday, the weather will be a little better, with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid- to low-70s. It might rain again Monday night, but the temperature will stay the same.
Preparedness Tips:
- Drink plenty of water and wear light, loose clothing
- Avoid outdoor work in the midday sun
- Check local alerts before driving, especially Friday-Saturday
- Secure outdoor items that could be blown by storm winds
- Charge devices ahead of possible outages during storms
What’s Next:
Thunderstorm chances return Saturday night (40% risk), then showers may linger into early next week. Stay tuned for updates as advisories may change with shifting weather patterns.
Extended Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Thursday, July 24th: Sunny, high near 84°F. South winds 7–15 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low 76°F.
Friday, July 25th: Sunny, high near 92°F. Chance of T-storms after 5 p.m. (30%).
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, low 78°F. Showers and T-storms likely (30%).
Saturday, July 26th: 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, high near 84°F.
Saturday Night: 40% chance of storms. Mostly cloudy, low around 75°F.
Sunday, July 27th: Showers/storms possible after 2 p.m., high 79°F. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, low near 74°F.
Monday, July 28th: Mostly sunny, high 73°F.
Monday Night: 40% chance of showers, low 73°F.
Tuesday, July 29th: Mostly sunny, high 87°F.
