AccuWeather website, New York City’s Emergency Management Office, and news reports announced that the remnants of Tropical Storm “Chantal” made landfall in South Carolina on Sunday, weakening to a tropical low-pressure system, sweeping through North Carolina and Virginia. As the weather pattern moves northeast, the remnants are expected to bring several days of thunderstorms to the New York City area, resulting in overall unstable weather this week.
Following some rainfall on Monday, temperatures dropped slightly, but on Tuesday, they are set to rise again to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius). Some areas will experience clear skies, heat, and high humidity, with a few thunderstorms expected in the late afternoon and evening, potentially bringing damaging strong winds and flash flooding.
Wednesday’s weather will remain warm and humid, with a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit (about 30 degrees Celsius). Partially sunny skies mingled with clouds are expected in some areas, with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.
By Thursday, temperatures will significantly decrease to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius), with humidity persisting, leading to more showers and a more intense thunderstorm.
AccuWeather forecasts that on Friday, clouds will linger with temperatures staying around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius), accompanied by one or two showers.
The US National Weather Service warns that there is a possibility of showers and thunderstorms every day this week.