Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
An Air Quality Alert will be in effect until 11 p.m. for coastal Connecticut and Long Island due to ground level ozone.
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NYC weather tonight
Friday’s high heat proved to be record-breaking in some locations. At JFK Airport, the mercury rose to 95 degrees, besting the old record high of 92, set in 2017. On Long Island, the 95-degree high eclipsed the old record high of 91, also set in 2017.
Numerous severe storms developed Friday evening. Some of those storms took down trees and even produced quarter-sized hail in places like Bartles Corners, New Jersey.
The severe threat has now come to an end, with no more storms anticipated for the rest of the night.
Humidity levels will fall through the night. Lows will range from the mid 60s to lower 70s.
NYC weekend weather outlook
Another hot day, featuring lots of sunshine, is in store for Saturday, however, with less humidity, it won’t feel as oppressive. Highs will top out in the upper 80s to the low 90s.
People are advised to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak heat, and check on vulnerable neighbors amid the heat. Cooling centers across the city are open. Click here to find one near you.
CBS News New York
While Saturday may be sunny and hot, Sunday looks warm and stormy. Sunday should begin on the quiet side, with lots of sun. Then, by the afternoon and evening, a line of powerful thunderstorms is expected to roll through the Tri-State Area. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and torrential rains.
Once that potent line of storms clears the region, cooler and drier conditions return to begin next week.
