Much of the tri-state is looking at the chance for strong to severe storms coming Friday, with damaging winds posing the greatest threat.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for portions of the tri-state north of the city in the late afternoon, while much of the rest of the region is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m.
Humidity came back in full force Friday, as temperatures crept up to near 90 degrees by the afternoon, making it fairly sticky outside.
The threat of thunderstorms arrived in the afternoon and lasts into the evening as a cold front moves through. Damaging winds are the biggest concern as of now, although large hail is also possible. A tornado or two can't be ruled out, either.
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The greatest risk for severe weather will be to the northeast of NYC, but the city and surrounding area could be a pop-up storm or two.
The weekend looks pretty quiet, but a stray shower or two is certainly possible each day.
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