After a period of relatively quiet weather in the tri-state area, storms are expected to return in the coming days, and you'll want to have an umbrella handy for any surprises that pop up.
A series of low pressure systems will move through the area this week, making our weather patterns unstable. Thankfully, we're not expecting the high temperatures and levels of instability we saw last week, which means the threat of severe weather is much lower.
Latest predictions for Storm Team 4
While severe weather is unlikely, an isolated storm could show enough enthusiasm to trigger one or two stronger thunderstorms at some point. Any sudden weather warnings are likely to be issued due to the threat of damaging straight-line wind gusts. Check here for the latest weather alerts for your community.
Here's a daily breakdown heading into the weekend, which is looking really promising, if not quite warm:
Tuesday
Showers and storms will subside early Tuesday. By noon, scattered showers began to appear again. Most of the weather will be light rain, but a few downpours are possible.
There won't be a better chance of seeing widespread showers until late Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Wednesday
Wednesday will be our wettest day of the week. We will see a wider chance of showers starting early in the morning and continuing into the commute. Give yourself extra time to drive Wednesday morning.
Expect water on the roads and have an alternate route ready if your commute involves any low-lying or flood-prone streets.
Showers and storms ending mid-morning. We can expect scattered showers and a rumble or two of thunder for the rest of the day.
Thursday
Later Thursday, the last bursts of showers and storms will arrive with a cold front that will finally bring an end to our unsettled weather pattern.
It would be a nice end to our week: rain-free skies and low humidity.
The Tri-State could certainly use the rain, as much of the region is experiencing unusually dry or moderate drought conditions this summer.
New York City and adjacent counties in the Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and Long Island are officially considered dry, while parts of northern, western, and central New Jersey are in moderate drought.
Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions will dry significantly as highs move back toward the 90s and could remain near that level into next week.
While it won't be or feel nearly as hot as during the last heat wave, temperatures are still expected to remain above average for at least four to five consecutive days.
So, while it will be hot, it will stay sunny and dry, making for great beach weather. See below for the 10-day weather forecast for New York City.
Use the interactive radar below to track upcoming rainfall.
