Afternoon thunderstorms may impact your commute Wednesday

Afternoon thunderstorms may impact your commute Wednesday

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It’s a First Alert Weather Day Wednesday due to the threat of isolated, severe thunderstorms. 

Click here to check the latest watches, warnings and alerts. 

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It’ll be warm and muggy Wednesday morning, with highs expected to rise to 89 degrees.

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The morning warmth will give way to a hot and sticky with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing north and west, and gradually working their way toward New York City for the evening commute. 

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Downpours could lead to localized flooding, and there may be locally damaging winds. With all the humidity, it will feel like the low-to-mid 90s. 

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The activity will wind down through the evening, with just a leftover shower here or there overnight.

Thursday is shaping up to be another hot and humid day with the chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. 

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Friday’s looking a bit better. It’ll be mostly sunny and warm, but still humid. The highs will be in the upper 80s. 

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 Tropical Storm Erin forecast: How will it impact NYC?

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Tropical Storm Erin is projected to become the first Atlantic hurricane of the season by Thursday night, and a major hurricane by this weekend. Fortunately, there’s no imminent threat to the U.S. mainland, but it will need to be monitored through next week. 

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