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NYC Weather: Storms, Temps Near 80 Get Week Off To Steamy Start
Expect a wet and warm Monday before things cool down for the rest of the week.
NEW YORK — This work week is bound for a steamy start with temperatures near 80 degrees and thunderstorms looming over New York City on Monday. Following a chance of early-morning rain, isolated showers and storms could strike the city in the afternoon as the mercury climbs to a high near 77 in Central Park, the National Weather Service says.
The evening commute could be messy, as a chance of storms will linger into the 7 p.m. hour, according to the forecast.
The city should dry up overnight before rain possibly strikes again on Tuesday, the weather service says, with more showers expected on Friday.
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But temperatures should be closer to normal for the rest of the week with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s, the forecast shows.
Here's a closer look at what to expect from the weather this week, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
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Monday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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