Residents across New York City boroughs are preparing for what the National Weather Service warns could be a sequence of weather extremes. As people of Manhattan bask in a balmy high of 92 degrees on Juneteenth, there is a looming 30 percent chance of harmful showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Some of these storms may turn severe, with neighboring boroughs like Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island also sharing similar forecasts.
While communities commemorate Juneteenth amid mostly sunny skies, the potential darkening could manifest post-5pm with potentially severe thunderstorms, as stated in the weather forecasts for Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. Temperatures in these areas will hover close to Manhattan's, only slightly cooler, giving nearly no quarter from the heat before the storm.
The situation appears most severe for New York Harbor and coastal waters where the National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective until the following morning. For landlubbers, however, the true peril lies with the impending thunderstorms potentially armed with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. There is even talk of small hail, and an isolated tornado isn't beyond the realm of possibility as per the Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service.
Looking beyond immediate threats, New Yorkers should brace themselves for an "extended period of high heat and humidity" starting as early as Sunday, intensifying Monday through Wednesday. Public safety officials have not activated spotters yet, but concerned citizens and local authorities are advised to remain vigilant and monitor updates, as per the Hazardous Weather Outlook.
