AccuWeather: Best bet of the week
AccuWeather forecast for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The stretch of beautiful weather continues, with one more particularly pleasant day expected on Wednesday. While a few more high clouds will move into the area, conditions will remain comfortable overall with low humidity and plenty of sunshine.
Changes arrive Thursday as thunderstorms return to the forecast. An AccuWeather Alert has not been issued because confidence remains low regarding how widespread the storms will become.
At this point, the greatest risk appears to be north and west of New York City, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. The Weather Prediction Center has outlined a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk, meaning any heavier downpours could lead to localized nuisance flooding. There is also a Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk, primarily from the city northward and westward, with gusty winds posing the main threat. A few showers could also develop earlier in the day, particularly in northern and western areas.
The storm threat continues into Friday as the weather system slowly moves through the region. While Thursday's activity is expected to be most concentrated north and west, Friday's storms are more likely to focus across areas south and east of the city. Some lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible during the day before conditions begin to improve later in the afternoon, accompanied by falling humidity levels.
The outlook for the final weekend of August remains favorable. Sunshine and low humidity are expected Saturday, creating ideal outdoor and beach conditions. Humidity may increase somewhat by Sunday, and there is a slight chance of a late-day shower, but much of the day should remain dry.
Similar conditions continue Monday, when a spot afternoon shower is possible, while warm temperatures in the 80s and humid conditions persist into Tuesday.
THE 7-DAY FORECAST
Wednesday
Best bet. High 81
Thursday
Storms, more active N&W. High 80
Friday
Storms, more active S&E. High 81
Saturday
Back to the beach. High 80
Sunday
Partly sunny. High 83
Monday
Humid with sunshine. PM shower. High 84
Tuesday
Stays humid. High 82
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