First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Thursday, Clear 4th of July Weekend

Thursday's First Alert Weather Day

• ⚠️ A First Alert weather day has been issued for Thursday due to the risk of severe thunderstorms.
• ⚡ Storms are expected between approximately 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with a level two out of five risk for severe limits across the entire tri-state area.
• 💨 Potential impacts include damaging winds, localized flooding from heavy rain, and scattered strong to severe storms.

Holiday Weekend Forecast

• ✨ Friday, July 4th, is expected to be fantastic, with clear skies ideal for fireworks viewing.
• ☀️ Saturday will also be beautiful, with lots of sunshine as high pressure builds in, making it perfect for outdoor activities like barbecues.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be warm throughout the weekend, with less humidity than earlier in the week.

Current Conditions and Beach Report

• 🌡️ Current temperatures are in the low to mid-80s, with a dew point of 70, indicating significant moisture in the air.
• 🌊 For beachgoers on Thursday, expect a moderate rip current risk and a very high UV index, with ocean water temperatures ranging from 69 to 76 degrees.

Extended 7-Day Outlook

• 📈 After Thursday's storms, the forecast shows beautiful conditions through Sunday with a high of 89 degrees.
• 🔥 Temperatures will climb again on Monday to 90 degrees, with a slight chance of storms returning by Tuesday.