NYC Weather Forecast: Summer Day Friday, Weekend Rip Currents, and Heat Wave Ahead

Friday's Summer Weather

• ☀️ Expect a nice summer day in the NYC area on Friday, July 11th, with temperatures in the low to mid-70s.
• ⚾ For Yankees games, temperatures will be in the upper 70s, feeling like the 80s, with only a brief, fleeting shower possible in the Bronx.

Weekend Beach and Rip Current Advisory

• ⚠️ A moderate rip current risk is in effect for the Jersey Shore, so swimming with a buddy and watching the flags is advised.
• 🌊 Ocean temperatures are pleasant, but be aware of serious wave action.
• 🏖️ South-facing beaches of Long Island will also have lots of company, with similar conditions to the Jersey Shore possible.

Afternoon Showers and Weekend Outlook

• ⚡ Brief afternoon downpours with lightning and thunder are possible throughout the weekend due to heat and humidity, though coverage will be limited.
• ☁️ Sunday morning may see more cloud cover, with afternoons remaining relatively quiet.

Upcoming Heat Wave

• 🔥 Monday is shaping up to be a bit busier weather-wise, followed by a switch to warmer air.
• 🥵 Tuesday and Wednesday are predicted to feel like a heat wave, with hot and sunny conditions, even if official numbers don't fully align.

Traffic and City Updates

• 🚗 In Queens, a crash on the southbound Van Wyck near Hillside Avenue has closed two lanes, causing delays.
• 🚧 In Brooklyn, road work near Atlantic Avenue is causing slow traffic on the northbound BQE.
• 🅿️ Alternate side parking is in effect citywide.