AccuWeather: Clouds to sun, humid

AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Sunday emerges as the clear winner of the weekend, bringing back sunshine and much more favorable conditions. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-80s, warm but not oppressive, although humidity will still be noticeable. Aside from a slight chance of a brief, isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm, mainly north and west, conditions should stay dry for the majority of the day. It shapes up to be particularly accommodating for outdoor plans such as the Pride March, with a mix of sun and clouds and manageable heat.

The improved weather continues into Monday, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures beginning to climb toward 90 degrees. From there, attention turns to a significant warm-up that could evolve into the season's first heat wave for parts of the region. Inland areas may begin feeling the brunt of the heat as early as Tuesday, with highs pushing into the 90s and only a slight chance of a stray afternoon storm.

By midweek, the heat intensifies further. Wednesday will bring a combination of sizzling temperatures and the potential for isolated storms, with highs reaching into the low 90s. Thursday may end up being the hottest day of the stretch, with temperatures surging into the mid-90s, possibly even higher than currently forecast. By Friday, the city is likely to officially log a heat wave, defined by consecutive days at or above 90 degrees.

Looking ahead to the Fourth of July, there are early signs that temperatures may ease slightly from their peak, settling closer to the upper 80s. However, any relief from the heat could come with a trade-off, as the pattern may introduce the risk of thunderstorms. Timing those potential storms remains uncertain, but it's a familiar setup for early July, where heat and instability often go hand in hand.