New York, NY – A dangerous mix of triple-digit heat and fast-moving storms is expected to slam the New York metro area Friday evening between 5 and 8 p.m., creating conditions ripe for damaging winds, power outages, and flash flooding.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, oppressive humidity will drive heat index values up to 105°F across the city and Long Island, just as a line of severe thunderstorms develops late this afternoon. The primary threat will be wind gusts topping 58 mph, though isolated downpours could trigger localized flash flooding during the commute.
Residents in Queens, the Bronx, and parts of Westchester County should prepare for rapid changes in conditions after 4 p.m. Con Edison urges customers to conserve power where possible and report outages immediately. NYDOT warns of potential tree debris and flooded roadways during the evening rush.
To stay safe, avoid unnecessary outdoor activity during peak heat, charge mobile devices in advance, and secure loose outdoor objects. If traveling, allow extra time and watch for sudden road closures.
Severe weather watches remain in effect through late Friday night, with updates expected by 9 p.m. as storms move eastward.
