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Storms to Sun: Brewster's July Fourth Weekend Weather

Severe thunderstorms are possible in Southeast Friday afternoon -- ushering in a period of low humidity for the next three days.

There's still a Hazardous Weather Outlook in place for Friday afternoon, but after that things are looking good.

"Low humidity across the Northeast will favor excellent conditions for any outdoor barbecues or fireworks shows," said AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Brett Rathbun.

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The National Weather Service says this about Friday:

THERE IS A CHANCE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE MAIN THREAT IS DAMAGING WINDS. THERE IS A SMALL CHANCE FOR LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED TORNADOES...MAINLY FROM THE NEW YORK CITY METRO AREA ON WEST AND NORTH.

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Here's the NWS overview for Putnam County:

Today
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely...mainly this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe and produce locally heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening...then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe and produce locally heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph... Becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

Independence Day
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

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