NYC Weather: Storms And Extreme Heat On Way

MANHATTAN, NY — New York City is prepping for several days of extreme weather with both thunderstorms and sweltering temperatures, according to forecasts.

A chance of thunderstorms and extreme winds starts on Wednesday night and will stick around through Friday. Storms are looking more likely during the end of the week, and the National Weather Service has already issued a hazardous weather outlook for New York City in advance of the predicted storms.

"There is the potential for widespread showers and thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday," the National Weather Service said in the notice. "Flash flooding is possible."

Don't count on the likely showers to cool things off, though. The National Weather Services predicts a high of 93 degrees on Thursday, but the heat index will make it feel like 99 degrees. According to the agency, the "heat index" is what temperatures feel like to the actual human body, so Thursday's temps will likely feel quite toasty and humid. The National Weather Service has also issued a heat advisory for Thursday, cautioning extreme heat until 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Here's the complete forecast for Manhattan, via the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Wednesday night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph.

Thursday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

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