New York Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Expected, Followed by Sunny July 4th Weekend

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

• ⚠️ Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Richmond, Union, and Staten Island counties until 6:30 PM, with storms moving southeast at 20-25 mph.
• ⚡ Hail up to an inch in diameter and winds gusting to 60 mph are possible with these storms.
• ⛈️ Another severe thunderstorm warning is active for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties until 6:00 PM, moving east-southeast at 25-30 mph.
• 🧊 Hail size has ranged from purple to quarter-size, with winds potentially gusting up to 60 mph in Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Storm Tapering and Weekend Forecast

• 📉 The First Alert futurecast indicates storm activity will taper off over the next few hours, with a severe thunderstorm watch remaining in effect for the tri-state area until 10:00 PM.
• 💨 Cold fronts moving through will bring quieter conditions, with a slight chance of storms in Ocean County tonight.
• ☀️ Tomorrow, expect warm sunshine with less humidity and a high of 84 degrees, making for a fantastic beach forecast with low rip current risk.

Holiday Weekend Outlook

• 🎆 The holiday weekend is set for beautiful viewing conditions with clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s to upper 70s for Saturday night.
• 📈 The 7-day forecast shows 85 degrees for Saturday, with conditions becoming sticky and steamy again into next week.
• ✅ This forecast is considered perfect timing for the holiday weekend, especially after rain in previous years.