An extreme heat warning is in effect through Saturday for much of the Tri-State area
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York's Fourth of July weekend will start with another day of dangerous heat before relief arrives later in the holiday period. Friday officially marked the city's third straight day above 90 degrees, and Saturday is expected to reach 96 degrees with the heat index between 100 and 105 degrees.
While sunshine will dominate much of the day, scattered heavy thunderstorms could develop later in the afternoon and evening, potentially impacting fireworks displays and outdoor celebrations.
The heat wave will finally begin to ease on Sunday, with temperatures falling back into the 80s and a chance for showers developing later in the day. More widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday night into Monday, bringing the most significant relief from the oppressive heat and humidity.
Anyone heading outdoors for holiday festivities should stay hydrated, monitor air quality conditions, and keep an eye on the weather later Saturday as storms may become heavy in some locations.
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Extremely dangerous storms with 70-80 mph wind gusts raced from northern New Jersey into the New York City area on Friday night.
There are already many reports of damage coming in from northern New Jersey.
Con Edison will be distributing dry ice to residents in Queens who have lost power due to the heat wave.
The company will also have a mobile information center at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd at Resorts World Casino Lot C from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., or until supplies run out. Residents can access the location from Aqueduct Road.
For additional information or questions, customers can call ConEd at 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) or visit www.coned.com.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has expanded to include New York City, parts of Long Island, and other parts of the Tri-State area.
Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom is live in Lower Manhattan with more on people dealing with extreme heat as they celebrate the Fourth of July.
