AccuWeather: Hot but not as humid

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The weather pattern begins to improve on Sunday as humidity levels slowly decline. Temperatures will still reach around 90 degrees, but lower dew points in the low to mid-60s during the afternoon will make conditions feel less oppressive. Storm chances are minimal, and many locations may remain completely dry. While the heat persists, the reduced humidity should make the Dominican Day Parade and other outdoor activities more comfortable compared with Saturday.

Looking ahead to Monday, there may be some haze from upper-level wildfire smoke, but storm chances appear very limited, with only a very isolated possibility of a shower.

A better opportunity for showers and thunderstorms arrives Tuesday, ushering in a more typical August pattern. The increased activity should help lower humidity levels and bring temperatures back to more seasonable readings in the mid-80s during the second half of next week.

While a weak system could trigger another chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, conditions are expected to become less humid by Friday, offering a return to more comfortable summer weather.

LATEST ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

THE 7-DAY FORECAST

Saturday
AccuWeather Alert: Steamy, PM storm. High 89

Sunday
Hot but not as humid. High 90

Monday
Hazy and very warm. High 89

Tuesday
T-Storm risk returns. High 89

Wednesday
Average August. High 84

Thursday
T-Storm chance. High 85

Friday
Less humid. High 84

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