A potent storm system is set to sweep through the New York City area, bringing a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat that has gripped the region in recent days. As a heat advisory remains in effect, residents are bracing for a dramatic shift in the weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potentially severe thunderstorms on the horizon. The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and advisories, cautioning of flash flooding and power outages in the affected areas. With temperatures expected to plummet by as much as 20 degrees, New Yorkers are advised to prepare for a wild and potentially treacherous night ahead.


Stormy weather to impact NYC area as heat advisory continues  CBS News