New York Weather: Humidity Climbs, Severe Storms Expected Sunday - 7/19/25

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Today offered gorgeous weather with low humidity and temperatures below seasonable averages, topping out in the low 80s.
• 📈 Humidity levels are currently climbing and are expected to continue increasing overnight.

Sunday: First Alert Weather Day

• ⚠️ Sunday is designated a First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms.
• 💨 Damaging winds are the primary concern with these storms, though a minimal risk for flash flooding exists, especially in the morning.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will climb toward 90 degrees, with humidity making it feel like the mid-90s.
• ⛈️ There is a 60% chance of showers and storms, particularly in the afternoon and evening, with the highest risk in the city, north shore of Long Island, and northern New Jersey.

Mid-Week Relief

• 😌 Monday will bring relief with low humidity and comfortable temperatures, feeling similar to Saturday but without the stickiness.
• ✨ Tuesday is expected to be crisp and comfortable, with Wednesday seeing only a slight uptick in humidity.
• 🚫 Rain is not expected Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, making the first half of the work week look phenomenal.

Extended Forecast

• 🌡️ Thursday will be warmer, with highs around 90 degrees.
• 🌧️ Friday is looking more stormy and sticky, with temperatures potentially feeling close to 100 degrees.
• ☀️ Saturday is forecast to be in the high 80s with some improvement, offering a payoff after a stormy weekend wrap-up.