What you should know
Showers are expected to begin after noon and the threat of isolated severe thunderstorms amid the heat and humidity. The greatest risk would be flash flooding, winds, dangerous electrical shocks and possible hail. Temperatures will be in the 80s, but with the humidity it will feel in the 90s. Also, for the second day in a row, a poor quality alert has been issued of the air due to the high concentration of ozone and smoke throughout the region.
Residents of the tri-state area should prepare their umbrellas for this Tuesday. Showers are expected to begin after noon and the threat of isolated severe thunderstorms amid the heat and humidity. The greatest risk would be flash flooding, wind, dangerous electrical shock, and possible hail.
Given this, a flood watch has already been issued for Ulster and Dutchess counties in New York.
Temperatures will be in the 80s, but with the humidity it will feel in the 90s. The worst of the storms is expected between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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Showers and tstorms are expected again today, ahead of an advancing cold front. The WPC has the western half of the area in a slight risk for excessive rainfall. This is where there is the greatest threat for multiple storms with heavy downpours to move over the same area. pic.twitter.com/jDskBrMxdc
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 18, 2023
The driest conditions would return on Thursday, and the weekend would be sunny.
poor air quality
In addition, for the second day in a row, an alert was issued for poor air quality due to the high concentration of ozone and smoke throughout the region, so the most vulnerable people, such as those suffering from respiratory problems and the elderly , they should take precautions and limit their time outside.
By 7:04 am the AQI in the city was at 92, according to airnow.gov, close to 100, which is when it is considered non-exitable. That falls just below the broader “dangerous” level of 150-200 which is unhealthy for all populations.
Check here the weather alerts in your area.
Extended forecast
mars
Maximum: 87 degrees. Possible severe storms with flash flooding with lows in the 70s.
Wednesday
Maximum: 85 degrees. Possible storms.
Thursday
Maximum: 86 degrees. Clouds and sun with thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Friday
Maximum: 83 degrees. Possible storms and flooding.
Saturday
Maximum: 83 degrees. Clouds and sun.
2023-07-18 18:16:05
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