Probably extreme thunderstorms are anticipated to fireplace up throughout the New York Metropolis metro space later Tuesday, as we kick off July, climatologically our warmest month of the yr.
It will likely be dry by the morning, with storms returning to the realm within the afternoon. Storms that do emerge might be extra widespread than Monday’s storms, however don’t anticipate an all-day rain. Monitor dwell radar right here.
You’re extra more likely to encounter quick-hitting storms, with torrential downpours and robust winds that transfer by the realm quickly. It is a day to pack an umbrella, even when it looks as if you received’t want it within the morning.
As of early afternoon, a extreme thunderstorm watch was in impact for a swath of New Jersey counties. Verify the newest climate alerts on your neighborhood right here.
The danger for extreme storms is elevated – Degree 2 on a scale from 1 to five. Like Monday, damaging wind gusts upwards of fifty mph are attainable, sturdy sufficient to knock down tree limbs and energy traces. Make sure to take any mild out of doors furnishings inside or correctly tie it down so that you just don’t must retrieve it from a next-door yard.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated forward of a chilly entrance this afternoon into this night. There’s a threat of some extreme thunderstorms with the primary risk damaging wind gusts. Localized heavy rain/flash flooding and frequent lightning are are additionally attainable. pic.twitter.com/pMav2JrIre
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 1, 2025
Remoted flooding is feasible on Tuesday, too, however hail and tornadoes stay unlikely.
The place the heaviest rain units up, two inches of rain or extra is feasible. The remainder of the realm will usually see between a half-inch and an inch of rain accumulation. Frequent lightning can also be attainable.
Any lingering showers Tuesday evening might be passed by Wednesday morning, because of a chilly entrance passing by. Temperatures received’t drop a lot behind the entrance, however decrease humidity and dry skies would be the story for a number of days, together with for the Fourth of July.
Highs on the 4th of July might be within the low 80s. Whether or not it’s the seaside, pool, barbecue or bonfire, the climate might be spectacular for any kind of out of doors plans you have got.
And, whereas the warmth cranks up every day, the vacation weekend climate might be a winner all through the area.
