5-Day Weekend Forecast for Yorktown

SOMERS, NY — Some Americans are getting a five-day weekend, what with Independence Day falling on a Tuesday. More power to you! Whether you're working or playing Friday and Monday, you'll want to be aware of when thunderstorms threaten.

Yup, thunderstorms. Heat in the high 80s. Humidity. That's what's in store.

"A summer-like weekend for sure," said Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather.

Here's what the National Weather Service predicts for northern Westchester:

Today
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.

Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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

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

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Map: AccuWeather.com