A sweltering heatwave is gripping the city, but New Yorkers may soon face a double threat: thunderstorms and damaging winds are forecasted to hit the Big Apple. As temperatures soar and humidity levels rise, the National Weather Service has issued a warning for severe weather, including the possibility of strong gusts and heavy downpours. Residents can expect a sudden and dramatic shift in the weather, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 60 miles per hour and causing power outages and property damage. With the city's infrastructure already strained by the heat, the sudden arrival of severe weather could lead to chaos and disruptions in the coming days.


Thunderstorms, damaging winds could strike NYC amid hot, humid temps  New York Daily News