NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Summer celebrants are in for a hot and humid Fourth of July weekend with intermittent thunderstorms breaking the humidity through Saturday evening, but those planning to attend Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on Thursday will hopefully be spared from the downpour.
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Thursday forecastAccuWeather
As many spend the holiday with friends and family, Independence Day will hit a high of 85 with intervals of sun and clouds among the humid heat. Afternoon or evening thunderstorms are expected in spots.
The heat will dwindle to about 76 during the Macy's fireworks, but the humidity will remain, AccuWeather said. Thunderstorms could disrupt the festivities, but the forecast favors a dry show.
July 4 forecastAccuWeather
Firework conditions on July 4AccuWeather
Friday's high will bump up to 87 amid clouds and some sun, and the humidity will persist through a thunderstorm around the afternoon.
Variable clouds will cover the sun into Saturday, when a warm and gusty thunderstorm or two are expected to unleash on the New York City area, which will experience a high of 85.
The long-lasting humidity will stay in place Sunday and Monday, which will both be quite warm with highs in the upper 80s, AccuWeather said.
Weekend forecastAccuWeather
