Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Westchester, Rockland, Putnam

After a very hot and sunny July summer weekend, we’re back into it with a chance of some strong thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the lower Hudson Valley.

Once the storms roll through, we get a temporary reprieve from the 90 degree readings we’ve been experiencing. But by the end of the week temps will be soaring back into the 90s.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook states:

STRONG TO POSSIBLY SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE PROBABLE THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING. THE MAIN THREAT IS STRONG DAMAGING WINDS.

The storms are along the leading edge of the front creating triple-digit temperatures in the Midwest.

The Air Quality Index for July 18 is 100 — Moderate. To help reduce pollution levels, refrain from unnecessary driving and use public transportation if available.

Here's the NWS forecast for the work week in southern Westchester County:

• Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 7 mph.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

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MAP: AccuWeather.com