HEAT ALERT: Dangerous heat continues across The Bronx through the holiday weekend
Temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 90s through Friday, with heat index values in the triple digits.
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WHAT TO KNOW
Dangerous heat remains the main weather story through the end of the workweek. Temperatures will climb into the 90s each afternoon, while high humidity pushes feels-like temperatures close to or above 100 degrees. Be sure to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks if you're outdoors and limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
The heat eases slightly over the holiday weekend, but it will remain hot and humid with the chance for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms each day. While not everyone will see rain, any storms that develop could produce brief heavy downpours, gusty winds and frequent lightning.
Today: Mostly sunny, hot and humid Highs in the mid to upper 90s, with feels-like temperatures in the 100s.
Thursday: Sunny and dangerously hot. Highs in the upper 90s nearing 100 degrees. Heat index values around 100 to 105 degrees.
Friday: Sunny, hot and humid with an isolated afternoon thunderstorm possible. Highs in the upper 90s, nearing 100 degrees.
Saturday (Fourth of July): Mostly sunny and hot with scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid to upper 90s.
Sunday: Partly sunny, hot and humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Highs around 90 degrees.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid-80s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid. Highs in the lower to mid-80s.
