7/18/11 Wicked Hot

Ok, so we will not be experiencing the type of conditions out in the plains with heat indices in the 120s, however our first heat wave (3 consecutive days of 90+ temperatures) may occur by late week.

Today - Severe weather is the main concern for the afternoon with wind damage being the biggest factor, followed by hail and a small threat for tornadoes is possible across New England today.  It will not be an outbreak like June 1, however some areas will see very intense storms. Todays storms should resemble bow echo type storms with strong straight line winds.

A line of showers and storms across NY this morning will trek into the state by late morning and could spark off some thunderstorms.

The biggest threat of storms lies later today between 4 and 8 pm. With a humid airmass in place expect heavy down pours as well.