Severe Thunderstorms and High Heat Indices Expected Across Northeast US, Heat Advisory in Effect for NYC Area

The Tri-State Area, including New York City, northeastern New Jersey, and parts of Long Island, is under a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in place through 7 p.m. on Monday. Potential storm hazards include torrential downpours leading to flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and a slim chance of a tornado.