NYC Father's Day Weekend Forecast: Big Changes After Friday Storms

NEW YORK CITY — Father's Day weekend may get off to a stormy start Friday as an approaching cold front brings the chance for severe weather, damaging winds and large hail to New York City.

A hazardous weather outlook was in effect for the city and other parts of southeast New York on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. In its latest forecast, the NWS said showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front and move through the area Friday between 4-10 p.m.

Some storms could be strong to severe, according to forecasters. Storms will be capable of producing gusty and damaging winds, large hail, and brief, heavy downpours.

Localized flash flooding is also possible, forecasters said.

After an active Friday, the weekend is expected to feature plenty of sunshine and quiet weather, forecasters said.

"Dewpoints will be in the 40s and 50s both (Saturday and Sunday), with highs in the 70s to low 80s. This will give the air a comfortable feel," the NWS said in its Friday forecast discussion. "We could actually drop to the upper 40s at the usual cool spots Saturday night."

However, New Yorkers should enjoy the cool, mild weekend. Forecasters are predicting a prolonged heat wave to settle over the city starting mid-week next week. Heat index values may approach or exceed 100 degrees at times, especially Wednesday through Friday.

Here's a look at the detailed NWS forecast through Father's Day weekend:

Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2-5 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Steady temperature around 79. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Low around 67. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 11 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 9 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.