John Homenuk

Wednesday Briefing: NYC Heat wave begins today, storms also likely

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A heat wave will begin today in NYC, with temperatures expected to rise into the mid and upper 90’s. The combination of temperature and humidity will lead to heat index values near 105 degrees. This level of heat is dangerous for all groups – but especially for children, the elderly, and pets. Keep a very close eye on neighbors and limit exposure to the sun. The worst of the heat will come during the mid afternoon, specifically between 1pm and 4pm.

In addition to oppressive heat, showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Some of the storms are likely to be strong and severe. Multiple rounds of storms are likely, with the first round of scattered activity expected by late afternoon. A threat for heavy rain will evolve during the evening, continuing into Thursday.

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John Homenuk

Tuesday Briefing: Stormy midweek, heat wave follows

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A stormy and very hot pattern will take control this week. After several pleasant days in a row, temperatures and humidity are on the rise today. Late tonight into Wednesday, the weather will take an unsettled turn. A few disturbances will move through the Northeast states, leading to the development of showers and thunderstorms.

The first of these will pass through the area very early on Wednesday morning. Areas of clouds, showers and storms are all expected. After clearing during the day on Wednesday, with very hot temperatures, additional rounds of storms are likely. These will continue through Thursday afternoon. Thereafter, heat and humidity will become the main story. A heat wave is likely in NYC and NJ this week.

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Steven Copertino

Exceptionally hot & humid conditions likely throughout the week

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Good evening!

The substantial heatwave that we have been warning about looks to finally crank up this week. Conditions will start off rather reasonable, but the heat and humidity will be in full-swing around mid-week. The entire NYC metro is likely to see several days above 90 degrees, with temps possibly roaring above 100 to close out the week!

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John Homenuk

Weekly Briefing: Prolonged heat wave expected in NYC

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Here comes summer: A heat wave is expected in NYC this week.

After a slow start to the season, with lots of rain and clouds, the weather has warmed significantly over the past week or two. This will come to a climax this week, when temperatures will reach near or over 90 degrees for several consecutive days. The heat will build as the week goes on, peaking by the end of the week and weekend. On Friday and Saturday in particular, forecast models suggest that temperatures could exceed 95 degrees and heat index values could exceed 100.

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