After being rescued from the misery of this summer, New York City and other parts of the Northeast are facing days of terror starting Tuesday, with highs expected in mid-90s for much of the region until Sunday.
Wednesday and Thursday will likely look like the hottest days of the week, with humidity and temperatures combined with a heat index around 100, said Melissa Di Spigna, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. degree.
Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are all forecast to have similar temperatures this week.
Before the heat arrives, a string of thunderstorms could roll over. Weather service released dangerous weather outlook on Monday for New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut, warning of a small risk of an isolated tornado, as well as damaging winds and showers starting late afternoon and into the evening.
According to the Weather Service’s advice, downpours can also lead to local flooding. High flow risk – meaning dangerous wave or wind conditions – has also been issued for parts of New York City through Tuesday night.
Flights arrive and depart at Kennedy International Airport, La Guardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport experienced delay and the plane landed on Monday afternoon because of a thunderstorm. The average delay time ranges from 30 minutes to over 100 minutes.
