Last updated: Friday, August 7, 2026 11:12PM GMT
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NEW YORK (WABC) — Severe thunderstorms moving through New York City and parts of the Tri-State area Friday evening is bringing flooding downpours, and the potential for damaging winds.
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for New York City and parts of the Tri-State area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued for the Tri-State area until 9 p.m.
Check here for the latest alerts from the National Weather Service.
Storms will move out late Friday night, but heat will will remain intense on Saturday, with a heat advisory continuing through the day. Afternoon temperatures will climb to near 90 degrees, but high humidity levels will push heat index values into the mid-90s to around 100 degrees.
The most extreme heat index readings are expected across interior New Jersey and portions of Monmouth and Ocean counties.
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