Sunday afternoon is turning out be very hot and humid, which has set up the right conditions for a stormy afternoon and evening. All of the heat and humidity will provide the fuel for the storms to pack a punch.
Sunday’s storms will be strong to severe, with damaging wind and hail possible. Destructive winds remains one of the biggest concerns in Sunday's storms. There is also a slight risk of tornadoes developing as the storms move through the area. As the storms move across the area, flash flooding is also possible.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the entire tri-state area through 7 p.m. tonight.
Flash flood warnings in effect
Flash flood warnings have been issued for New Haven, Fairfield, Putnam, and Westchester counties until 5:45 p.m. Some of these areas have already seen rain falling at rates of 1-2" per hour.
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Storms are expected to start to move out by 5 p.m. By 8 p.m., the weather should be much quieter.
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Reports of trees and wires down were already coming in from Sullivan and Ulster counties before 1 p.m. as a line of storms moved through. Around 2:35 p.m., in Brewster, police were dealing with reports of people trapped in a car stuck in water as a result of the flash flooding.
New York City's emergency management office warned, "The main threat is debris from damaging winds in excess of 58MPH. Umbrellas/rain coats will not protect you from debris. You will need to seek shelter should a storm take place."
Temperatures will get into the upper 80s Sunday, but humidity will make it feel more like the low to mid 90s. A heat advisory is in place for large parts of New Jersey.
For those hoping to attend the Pride March in the city, you may luck out and be able to enjoy a few rain-free hours, but be prepared for the stifling heat no matter what; stay hydrated and listen to your body.
Make sure you have the NBC New York app downloaded on your phone and have weather alerts turned on to get severe weather alerts when they happen. Also, it's a good idea to make sure your phones and any other devices are charged, in case of a loss of power.
By late Sunday evening, a cold front will move through the region and sweep the storms away. Temperatures and humidity will drop, making for a gorgeous start to the work week and the month of July.
Right now, Fourth of July doesn't hold the threat of precipitation, but it is expected to be hot and humid.
