AccuWeather Alert: PM showers and storms

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Thursday may start with some early sunshine, but clouds will quickly build through the day.

While temperatures will be a bit cooler, topping out around 80 degrees, the higher humidity will make conditions feel muggy. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, and some storms could become heavy enough to produce flooding downpours and gusty winds. Because of the potential for locally intense rainfall, Thursday has been designated an AccuWeather Alert Day.

The timing of the wet weather is not ideal for travelers. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to intensify during the Thursday evening commute, creating slow and potentially hazardous travel conditions. Storm activity may linger a bit longer along the coast before gradually tapering off overnight. Temperatures will fall to around 67 degrees under partly cloudy skies.

Friday brings a welcome break from the unsettled weather. Humidity levels will ease somewhat, and a mix of sunshine and clouds is expected. Afternoon temperatures will reach about 80 degrees, making it the pick of the forecast period.

The weekend turns more humid once again as additional showers return to the forecast. Saturday will be the cooler of the two days with a high near 76 degrees, while Sunday warms to around 80 degrees. A few showers may linger into Monday, although conditions are expected to gradually improve with increasing sunshine. High temperatures Monday will be near 79 degrees.

THE 7-DAY FORECAST

Thursday
AccuWeather Alert: PM showers and storms. High 80

Friday
Pleasant day, less humid. High 80

Saturday
A couple of showers. High 76

Sunday
Showers and storms. High 80

Monday
Still a chance. High 79

Tuesday
More sun, pleasant. High 80

Wednesday
Showers possible. High 8o

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