Severe Thunderstorms In NYC Forecast Before Heat Wave Comeback

NEW YORK CITY — Severe thunderstorms and rain will dampen the summer-like weather in New York City Friday, but only for a short period, as the area's next heat wave — with temperatures in the 90s — will take over through next week.

Thunderstorms and rain will move into the NYC area due to a cold front in the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.

"A cold front will tap into the warmer, more humid air and, when coupled with the storm, will make for a favorable environment for thunderstorms to develop in," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joseph Bauer.

In places like New York, Philadelphia and Boston, "any ate afternoon and evening plans could be impacted by severe weather which could include hail and damaging wind gusts, AccuWeather forecasters noted.

From 2-3 p.m. is when rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin, with it possible ending at 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The NYC are has the potential to see damaging wind gusts close to 60 mph that could damage trees and power lines — and possible hail, NWS forecasters said.

Forecasters also didn't rule out the possibility of localized flooding throughout the storm.

Dry and sunny weather will be back for the weekend, but there will be a significant warm-up that will push temperatures around the 90s beginning on Tuesday and will last through the weekend.