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Heat Wave, Thunderstorms Target NYC: See Forecast
New Yorkers can expect sunny skies Wednesday, but wet weather could return later this week. See the full forecast:
NEW YORK CITY — A heat wave will hit New York City as well as a risk for thunderstorms, according to the latest forecast.
The summer-like weather will be in the area beginning Thursday, with a forecasted high of 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There's a possibility of thunderstorms and rain on Friday, but temperatures will still reach a high of 85 degrees.
High humidity from the possible rain will make it feel hotter Friday.
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"Aside from the possibility of a shower or thunderstorm from the front late this week, areas that miss out on the rain could have a stretch of where it does not rain at all for seven to 10 days or more," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombek said, "The dryness will help temperatures surge during the day as much of the sun's energy won't be used up evaporating moisture from the ground."
Here's the complete National Weather Service forecast for New York City, as of Wednesday morning.
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Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light winds from 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind, 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind, 6 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind, 10 to 13 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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