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a day ago
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Storms could bring damaging winds to Tri-State Area on Saturday. Get the First Alert Weather Day forecast.
Saturday will be a First Alert Weather Day across the Tri-State Area due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms. Clouds and well below average temperatures dominated Friday's weather, but a return to more summerlike conditions is on the horizon. Friday night, a few showers are possible, especially towards dawn. Otherwise, clouds will remain in place, while lows drop into the mid and upper 60s. Maps show severe thunderstorm risk this weekend Some lingering showers are likely for Saturday morning, before the sun returns by the afternoon. CBS News New York During that period of sunshine, temperatures will rise significantly, reaching the mid to upper 80s, along with tropical levels of humidity surging back in. Besides elevating temperatures, the sun will also assist in destabilizing the atmosphere. CBS News New York This in turn will lead to the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms from the late afternoon through the late evening hours. Hazards associated with these storms would be damaging winds, torrential downpours and hail. Of greatest concern would be the threat of damaging winds. CBS News New York Storms should be out of the region by around 11 p.m. In their wake, humidity levels will decrease, setting us up for a sunny and warm Sunday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
CBS News
4 days ago
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NYC hits 1st heat wave of the season after 3 days above 90 degrees
First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s It's officially the first heat wave of the season in New York City and the nearby suburbs. High temperatures hit the 90s Wednesday, for a third day in a row. It's a First Alert Weather Day, with the following advisories in effect: CBS News New York Excessive heat warning across interior and central New Jersey due to peak heat index values of around 105° Heat advisory across much of the area due to peak heat index values of 95 to 104° Air quality alert across much of the area due to ground level ozone The extreme heat is straining power systems across the Tri-State Area and prompted Con Edison to ask New Yorkers to limit their usage. As of 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Con Ed reported 5,360 customers were still without service. In New Jersey, JCP&L reported 2,329 customers out, and PSE&G had 4,330 customers out. Heat wave confirmed Wednesday CBS News New York After a stuffy start, temperatures are headed for the mid 90s by Wednesday afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, it will feel like 100°. An approaching cold front also may trigger a strong thunderstorm or two this afternoon, so do be mindful of that. Tonight will remain unsettled with a few showers around. As for temperatures, they'll retreat into the 70s and 60s — a slight improvement over last night. Set to cool down Thursday CBS News New York Thursday will kick off with some showers around, but the big story will be the remarkable cool-down, as temperatures struggle to even hit 80°. As for Friday, it will be cloudy and even cooler with highs in the low 70s.
CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
Extreme heat causing power outages, problems in Clark, N.J. and beyond
Tuesday's extreme heat is straining power systems and causing problems around the Tri-State Area. As of 11 a.m.: Con Ed reported 1,815 outages PSE&G reported 4,172 PSEG LI reported 1,477 JCP&L reported 2,590 In Clark, New Jersey, more than 500 people were without power following an outage that started Monday afternoon. Officials said customers won't get their power back until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Some streetlights in Clark were still out, including one near a large strip mall in town. At the height of the outage, more than 1,500 people were without power. A sign on this Dairy Queen door reads "Closed, power is out" on June 24, 2025. CBS News New York Some businesses, including a Dairy Queen and a QuickCheck on Westfield Avenue, were closed. The outage left many people unable to use their devices. "I was in ShopRite and I was in the ladies room, and it all went pitch black," one woman said. "It affected the phones. On Westfield Avenue, there's a Dunkin' Donuts, a 7/11, all that strip mall is out."
CBS News
4 days ago
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Tuesday brings more extreme heat and summer swelter
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to dangerous heat. Wednesday will be a First Alert Weather Day, too. The culprit is the extreme heat and humidity gripping the region. CBS News New York Advisories: Excessive Heat Warning across much of the area for peak heat index values of 100-110° Heat Advisory across eastern Suffolk, the Jersey coastline and parts of the Catskills for peak heat index values of 95-100+°. Air Quality Alert across much of the area due to ground level ozone. CBS News New York Record highs are likely to be set across the Tri-State Area Tuesday. On Monday, Central Park tied a record set in 1888, which was the last time June 23 hit 96 degrees. Another Central Park record may be shattered Tuesday, with the record of 96 likely to fall as we anticipate reaching 99. Similar records may fall at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International airports, as well as in Islip, Newark, N.J. and Bridgeport, Conn. CBS News New York Tuesday started out warm and stuffy in the morning, with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, but as the afternoon goes on, the highs will be in the upper 90s, and it will be hazy, hot and humid, making it feel like more than 100 degrees. CBS News New York Unfortunately, even the night time won't bring much relief. It will still be warm and stuffy, although highs will drop to 82. CBS News New York Wednesday will remain very hot and humid, and bring with it the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the mid-90s but it will again feel like 100, or more. CBS News New York We finally get some relief Thursday, though it will come with more scattered storms. Highs will mercifully drop to around 80. On Friday, those highs will drop to the mid-70s. CBS News New York Click here for the latest watches, warnings and alerts from the First Alert Weather Team.
CBS News
6 days ago
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Excessive heat warning for NYC area today. Highs expected to feel like triple digits.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are under an excessive heat warning to start the week. Highs are expected to hit the mid-to-upper 90s on Monday, but it will actually feel like triple digits. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as our forecasters monitor the following alerts: Excessive heat warning across much of the area Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees across much of the area Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees Heat advisory across Long Island, the Jersey coastline and parts of the Catskills Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 95 to 100+ degrees across Long Island, the Jersey coastline and parts of the Catskills Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 95 to 100+ degrees Air quality alert across much of the area Monday due to ground level ozone Extreme heat today around NYC CBS News New York Record high temperatures are likely Monday and Tuesday. Monday starts out warm and stuffy, with temperatures in the 70s and up to 80 degrees. By afternoon, it will be hot, hazy and humid, with highs in the 90s but feels-like temperatures above 100. Tuesday looks like a similar story, before thunderstorms are back in the forecast Wednesday evening. Warning during extreme heat The hot temperatures are not just uncomfortable, they can be dangerous. That's why New York City opens hundreds of cooling centers in places like libraries, museums and senior centers. CLICK HERE to find one near you. Officials also remind New Yorkers to check in on their elderly and vulnerable neighbors over the next few days. "Stay inside, stay cool. We have lots of options available to you in the city. Take advantage of all of the important information that's been circulated about staying hydrated, staying inside, staying in the shade, and please, please check for your most vulnerable New Yorkers, including pets," Deputy Mayor for Administration Camille Joseph Varlack told CBS News New York. New York City Public Schools issued a notice about the heat, saying schools will be open Monday but are advised to move outdoor activities inside between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced she signed a bill that will allow refreshments to be offered to people waiting in line to vote Tuesday on Election Day. Meanwhile, Con Edison is asking customers to help reduce energy consumption by limiting the use of large appliances and setting thermostats to the highest comfortable temperature.
