Conditions will improve though, leaving the majority of the weekend dry for most spots. A risk of a stray heavy shower will exist tomorrow, then attention will turn to increasing heat for much of next week.
Intellicast's temps put forth in no uncertain terms that, if right, it's the hottest stretch of weather we've had thus far. Aiding us somewhat will be the appearance of some afternoon cumulus clouds, in combination with the "mixing out" of the higher humidity values; this should occur during the peak of the heating each day, and thus, keep the dangerous "heat index" values at bay.
Storm chances will be low next week overall, especially for NYC and the coast. However, by Thursday, the overall pattern will allow higher chances for afternoon storms. This will continue into Friday as well.
Lurking on the horizon for the last week ten days of July is a renewed shot of cool air building in Northwest Canada.
The odds are high that once again, the heat of the summer of 2013 is transient. Some long range experts feel that the cooler pattern overall will follow from 7/20 to perhaps through the first ten days of August.
More Later.
