An extreme heat warning is in effect through Saturday for much of the Tri-State area
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Strong evening thunderstorms could wreak havoc on July 4th fireworks celebrations across the Tri-State area on the final day of a dangerous heat wave.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions New York City, the Hudson Valley, and northern New Jersey. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for New York City, New Jersey and portions of the Hudson Valley. Any storm has the potential to produce damaging winds, downpours and even some hail.
The timing of the storms could coincide just as fireworks kick off across the region, including New York City, which could see storms move in during the 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. hour.
The Macy's Fourth July Fireworks start time was moved up from 9:25 p.m. 9:02 p.m. as a result of the incoming storms.
The silver lining is that the storms will finally break the four-day heat wave, as temperatures fall back into the 80s on Sunday with 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 and dangerous in some locations.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of the Hudson Valley and northwestern New Jersey.
The watch includes Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York; Morris, Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey; and Pike County in Pennsylvania.
N.J. Burkett is in Point Pleasant where people enjoyed the beach, the ocean and the boardwalk on a hot July 4th holiday.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter for Sunday, for theNew York City Metro region due to light winds and substantial cloud cover.
The pollutant of concern is fine particulate matter.
The advisory will be in effect from12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
The Air Quality Health Advisory region consists of New York City Metro,which includes New York City, Rockland, and Westchester counties.
Additional information on ozoneand PM 2.5is available on DEC's website and on DOH's website (PM 2.5)/DOH's website (ozone).
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has expanded to New York City until 11 p.m.
The storms could include heavy downpours, damaging winds and lightning.
