First Alert Weather: Severe Storms, Flash Flooding, and a Sunny Holiday Weekend Ahead

Current Weather Conditions

• ⚠️ A First Alert weather day is in effect due to active severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.
• ⛈️ Severe thunderstorm watches and flash flood warnings are active for parts of the tri-state area, with potential for winds up to 60 mph.
• 💧 3 to 4 inches of rain have already fallen in some areas over the last few hours, leading to significant flooding.

Storm Progression and Futurecast

• ⚡ The majority of the severe storm activity is currently shifting east over open water, but more thunderstorms are developing ahead of an approaching cold front.
• 🌦️ Showers and storms may linger into the morning commute on Wednesday, with chances around 20% by the afternoon.
• 💨 The cold front is expected to slide through, bringing a drop in humidity and improving conditions by midweek.

Holiday Weekend and 7-Day Forecast

• ☀️ Wednesday is expected to be fantastic, with clouds clearing and pleasant conditions.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be in the mid-70s overnight and into Wednesday morning, with highs reaching the mid-80s later in the week.
• 🏖️ The holiday weekend, including Saturday, is forecast to be very nice with plenty of sunshine and cooler temperatures.
• 📈 Highs are projected to be around 88°F on Thursday, 84°F on Friday, and 84°F for the Fourth of July weekend, before returning to 90°F by Monday.