Heat and humidity peak Friday across Vermont and northern New York. A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. for the Champlain Valley in Vermont and New York, as well as the lower Connecticut River Valley, where the combination of heat and humidity will be most intense.High temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s for most communities, with dew points near 70 degrees making it feel even hotter. Heat index values may reach the low to upper 90s, with some spots near 100 degrees.Scattered thunderstorms may develop this afternoon and evening as a cold front approaches.Not everyone will see storms, but any that form could become strong to severe, with gusty wind, heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail possible.The weekend will still be warm, with highs mainly in the 80s, but it will feel more comfortable as humidity drops.Another cold front may bring a better chance for stronger thunderstorms on Sunday, followed by a noticeable cool-down Monday with highs only in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
Heat and humidity peak Friday across Vermont and northern New York.
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A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. for the Champlain Valley in Vermont and New York, as well as the lower Connecticut River Valley, where the combination of heat and humidity will be most intense.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s for most communities, with dew points near 70 degrees making it feel even hotter. Heat index values may reach the low to upper 90s, with some spots near 100 degrees.
Scattered thunderstorms may develop this afternoon and evening as a cold front approaches.
Not everyone will see storms, but any that form could become strong to severe, with gusty wind, heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail possible.
The weekend will still be warm, with highs mainly in the 80s, but it will feel more comfortable as humidity drops.
Another cold front may bring a better chance for stronger thunderstorms on Sunday, followed by a noticeable cool-down Monday with highs only in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
