Stifling Heat In The HV: End Is Near, Flooding May Be The Price

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Heat advisories remain in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday, then the region faces a threat of flash flooding and severe weather into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers are likely and possibly thunderstorms in the afternoon. Storms could produce heavy rain.

Rainy or not, Tuesday night will offer little relief from the heat due to high humidity and 'lows' in the middle to upper 70s for much of the NYC metropolitan area.

"For perspective - some locations last night only dropped into the mid 70’s and low 80’s for their low temps," Alex Marra and Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather said Tuesday morning.

However, on Wednesday, temperatures drop into the 80s, and nighttime temps will drop into the low 60s. Those conditions will stay through the end of the week.

"Folks planning to watch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Thursday night might need a blanket or sweatshirt due to the cooler overnight conditions compared to the recent mild and muggy summer nights," said Alyssa Smithmyer, AccuWeather Meteorologist.

Remember, seniors, young children and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk from the heat. Hudson Valley residents should drink lots of water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Here's a look at the next 48 hours from the NWS:

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