NYC Weather: Hail, Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Before 105-Degree Heat

NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers dreading the expected triple-digit heat this week could first have another weather worry: strong summer thunderstorms.

Mid-afternoon storms Tuesday could bring hail, strong winds and up to 2 inches of heavy rain, according to a hazardous weather outlook the National Weather Service issued for the city.

The outlook also warns of heat even beyond a scorching forecast issued as the week dawned. High temperatures will reach into the 90s Thursday and could approach 100 degrees Friday as heat and humidity move into the region, forecasters warned.

"There is a chance that the heat index may reach 105 on both days," the outlook states.

An excessive heat watch or warning may be needed for Friday, according to a National Weather Service briefing.

Heat advisories could be issued Thursday, the briefing states.

But before the heat descends on New York City like a smothering summer blanket, city dwellers likely will have to contend with showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday is likely to be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers before 3 p.m., the forecast states. After then, there's a chance of showers with heavy rain and thunderstorms.

"Chance of precipitation is 60%," the forecast states.

Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast for New York City, as of Tuesday morning.

Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.