Synopsis:
An area of high pressure will develop and sit off the East coast for several days. This will be responsible for a heatwave that will most likely continue through the end of the week. The peak of the heat will be today. Record highs will be approached and 100º is not out of the question in the typical hot spots. The combination of the high temperatures and high humidity will result in a dangerous heat index (how it actually feels) this weekend into the beginning of next week. A Heat Advisory is in effect for areas by the coast today. A heat index of 98-104º is expected. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for today for New York City and many areas just inland from the coast. A Heat Index of around 105º or higher is expected. Please take this situation seriously and listen to your body for signs of heat exhaustion. Drink plenty of fluids and try to limit your time outdoors between 10am-4pm.
The heatwave will continue through Friday. Mother Nature may provide her own fireworks on July 4th. A few spotty storms are possible during the evening but a washout is NOT expected.
Stay tuned.
Today:
Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index near 98-105º. Southwest winds at 5mph.
Tonight:
Clear and warm. Lows near 80º in urban areas, the 70s elsewhere. Southwest winds under 5mph.
Monday:
Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the mid 90s. Much cooler at the shore. Heat index 95º-105º.
Tuesday:
Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index 95º-100º.
Wednesday:
Hazy, hot and humid. Spotty PM Storms. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index 95º-100º.
Thursday:
Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index 95º-100º.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.