NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – After a heat wave brought scorching temperatures to the New York City area this week, the Fourth of July holiday weekend will be much cooler, with showers and storms cropping up before Sunday’s fireworks.
Saturday is expected to be cooler than usual, with a high of 67 degrees. Showers and a thunderstorm are possible throughout the day.
Fourth of July Sunday is slated to be cloudy, with a few sunny breaks and a shower or two throughout the day. The high will be 77.
Expect temperatures in the lower 70s for the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks on Sunday night. Conditions should clear up for the big fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
Temperatures rise on Monday, when it will be partly sunny and a little sticky with a high of 82.
The heat and humidity build back on Tuesday as temperatures reach 90 or better. Temps flirt with 90 again on Wednesday, when showers and thunderstorms could return.